KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,719 km
6,039 miles
NTL
Williamtown
Australia
Distance
9,719 km
6,039 mi / 5,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
130°
southeast

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KTM NTL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Newcastle Airport
IATA Code KTM NTL
ICAO Code VNKT YWLM
City Kathmandu Williamtown
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Sydney
Elevation 4,390 ft 31 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -32.800000, 151.830000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Williamtown (NTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Newcastle Airport (NTL) in Williamtown, Australia is 9,719 kilometers (6,039 miles / 5,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 17:40 in Kathmandu, it's 22:55 in Williamtown. The 5.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,359 feet between the two airports. Newcastle Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Williamtown (NTL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 306° (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 Newcastle Airport (NTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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