KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,477 km
5,889 miles
TAN
Tangalooma Airport
Australia
Distance
9,477 km
5,889 mi / 5,117 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM TAN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tangalooma Airport
IATA Code KTM TAN
ICAO Code VNKT YTGA
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -27.130000, 153.360000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tangalooma Airport (TAN) in Tangalooma Airport, Australia is 9,477 kilometers (5,889 miles / 5,117 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 17:34 in Kathmandu, it's 21:49 in Tangalooma Airport. The 4.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

The return flight from Tangalooma Airport (TAN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 305° (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 Tangalooma Airport (TAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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