KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,110 km
5,661 miles
XTO
Taroom Airport
Australia
Distance
9,110 km
5,661 mi / 4,919 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM XTO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Taroom Airport
IATA Code KTM XTO
ICAO Code VNKT YTAM
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 4,390 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -25.800000, 149.900000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Taroom Airport (XTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Taroom Airport (XTO) in Taroom Airport, Australia is 9,110 kilometers (5,661 miles / 4,919 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 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 17:19 in Kathmandu, it's 21:34 in Taroom 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 4,150 feet between the two airports. Taroom Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Taroom Airport (XTO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 306° (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 Taroom Airport (XTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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