KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,375 km
5,825 miles
PTJ
Portland Airport
Australia
Distance
9,375 km
5,825 mi / 5,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
139°
southeast

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KTM PTJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Portland Airport
IATA Code KTM PTJ
ICAO Code VNKT YPOD
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Hobart
Elevation 4,390 ft 265 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -38.320000, 141.470000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Portland Airport (PTJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Portland Airport (PTJ) in Portland Airport, Australia is 9,375 kilometers (5,825 miles / 5,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 139°.

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 22:02 in Kathmandu, it's 03:17 in Portland Airport. 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 4,125 feet between the two airports. Portland Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Portland Airport (PTJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 312° (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 Portland Airport (PTJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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