KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,812 km
7,340 miles
THH
Taharoa
New Zealand
Distance
11,812 km
7,340 mi / 6,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
125°
southeast

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KTM THH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Taharoa Aerodrome
IATA Code KTM THH
ICAO Code VNKT NZTS
City Kathmandu Taharoa
Country Nepal New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,390 ft 69 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -38.180000, 174.710000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Taharoa (THH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Taharoa Aerodrome (THH) in Taharoa, New Zealand is 11,812 kilometers (7,340 miles / 6,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 New Zealand. 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 16:01 in Kathmandu, it's 23:16 in Taharoa. With a 7.25-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,321 feet between the two airports. Taharoa Aerodrome sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Taharoa (THH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Taharoa Aerodrome (THH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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