KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,684 km
7,260 miles
WKA
Wanaka Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,684 km
7,260 mi / 6,309 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM WKA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Wanaka Airport
IATA Code KTM WKA
ICAO Code VNKT NZWF
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal New Zealand
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,142 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -44.720000, 169.250000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Wanaka Airport (WKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Wanaka Airport (WKA) in Wanaka Airport, New Zealand is 11,684 kilometers (7,260 miles / 6,309 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 22:12 in Kathmandu, it's 05:27 in Wanaka Airport. 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 3,248 feet between the two airports. Wanaka Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Wanaka Airport (WKA) 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 Wanaka Airport (WKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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