KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,918 km
4,298 miles
NLS
Nicholson Airport
Australia
Distance
6,918 km
4,298 mi / 3,735 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM NLS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nicholson Airport
IATA Code KTM NLS
ICAO Code VNKT YNIC
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Perth
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -18.050000, 128.900000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nicholson Airport (NLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nicholson Airport (NLS) in Nicholson Airport, Australia is 6,918 kilometers (4,298 miles / 3,735 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:51 in Kathmandu, it's 21:06 in Nicholson Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,390 feet between the two airports. Nicholson Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Nicholson Airport (NLS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 316° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Nicholson Airport (NLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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