Melbourne to Kathmandu Flights (MEL to KTM)

Route Reference

Melbourne to Kathmandu

MEL

Melbourne

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KTM

Kathmandu

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

Airlines Based in Australia or Nepal

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*MELKTM HK1  800A  2000P

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Melbourne from Kathmandu?

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

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Kathmandu?

A nonstop flight from MEL to KTM 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 Melbourne and Kathmandu?

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

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