Kathmandu to Melbourne Flights (KTM to MEL)

Route Reference

Kathmandu to Melbourne

KTM

Kathmandu

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MEL

Melbourne

Distance	9,549 km / 5,934 miles
Estimated Flight Time	≈ 11.2 hours nonstop
Origin Time Zone	Asia/Kathmandu
Destination Time Zone	Australia/Melbourne

Airlines Based in Nepal or Australia

These carriers are headquartered in one of the two countries on this route — check directly for current route-specific availability:

RA Nepal Airlines QF Qantas VA Virgin Australia JQ Jetstar Airways ZL Regional Express (Rex) QQ Alliance Airlines

How This Route Appears in a GDS PNR

A segment on this route typically looks like this in a raw PNR:

2  BA 287 Y 15JUL 2*KTMMEL HK1  800A  2000P

The six-letter pair KTMMEL tells you the flight departs Kathmandu and arrives in Melbourne.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Kathmandu from Melbourne?

Kathmandu (KTM) is approximately 9,549 km (5,934 miles) from Melbourne (MEL).

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Melbourne?

A nonstop flight from KTM to MEL takes roughly 11.2 hours, based on typical long-haul cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft, routing, and wind.

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Melbourne?

Kathmandu is on Asia/Kathmandu and Melbourne is on Australia/Melbourne — check both before planning connections or calling clients.

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