Distance From Molesworth Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport

The distance from Molesworth Airport () to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 7374 miles or 11867 kilometers or 6403 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Molesworth ( New Zealand ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Molesworth and Kathmandu takes around 16 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Molesworth Airport, Molesworth, New Zealand to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 16 hours 57 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - KTM

Kilometers		11867 km
Statute Miles		7374 miles
Nautical Miles		6403 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 57 minutes

Molesworth Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - to KTM Flight Path

Location of Molesworth Airport & Tribhuvan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Molesworth to Kathmandu nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Molesworth, New Zealand and Kathmandu, Nepal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - KTM

Time difference between Molesworth (New Zealand) and Kathmandu (Nepal) is 7 Hours 15 Minutes.
Kathmandu time is 7 Hours 15 Minutes behind Molesworth.

Location	Local Time
Molesworth (New Zealand)	2025-12-15, 11:10:18 NZDT
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2025-12-15, 03:55:18 +0545

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Molesworth Airport ( / NZML) Molesworth, New Zealand

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal