KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,080 km
5,642 miles
ZBL
Biloela
Australia
Distance
9,080 km
5,642 mi / 4,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM ZBL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Thangool Airport
IATA Code KTM ZBL
ICAO Code VNKT YTNG
City Kathmandu Biloela
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 4,390 ft 644 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -24.490000, 150.580000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Biloela (ZBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Thangool Airport (ZBL) in Biloela, Australia is 9,080 kilometers (5,642 miles / 4,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 07:37 in Kathmandu, it's 11:52 in Biloela. 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 3,746 feet between the two airports. Thangool Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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