KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,836 km
7,355 miles
TMZ
Thames Aerodrome
New Zealand
Distance
11,836 km
7,355 mi / 6,391 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
124°
southeast

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KTM TMZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Thames Aerodrome
IATA Code KTM TMZ
ICAO Code VNKT NZTH
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,390 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -37.160000, 175.550000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) in Thames Aerodrome, New Zealand is 11,836 kilometers (7,355 miles / 6,391 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 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 00:32 in Kathmandu, it's 07:47 in Thames Aerodrome. 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 4,380 feet between the two airports. Thames Aerodrome sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) 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 Thames Aerodrome (TMZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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