KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,725 km
7,286 miles
TWZ
Twitzel
New Zealand
Distance
11,725 km
7,286 mi / 6,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM TWZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pukaki Airport
IATA Code KTM TWZ
ICAO Code VNKT NZUK
City Kathmandu Twitzel
Country Nepal New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,575 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -44.230000, 170.120000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Twitzel (TWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pukaki Airport (TWZ) in Twitzel, New Zealand is 11,725 kilometers (7,286 miles / 6,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 22:09 in Kathmandu, it's 05:24 in Twitzel. 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 2,815 feet between the two airports. Pukaki Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Twitzel (TWZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 294° (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 Pukaki Airport (TWZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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