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Flight Distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Cairns (CNS)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
KTMVNKT
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tribhuvan International Airport
Great Circle Path
8,175 km5,080 miles • 4,414 NM
Destination Airport
YBCSCNS
Cairns, Australia
Cairns International Airport
Direct Distance
8,175 km
5,080 Statute Miles
4,414 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 7m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
736 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
120° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 7m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 23m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
16h 13m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🌐 NP→🇦🇺 Australia
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)
- City / Country: Kathmandu, Nepal
- ICAO Code: VNKT
- Coordinates: 27.6966°, 85.3591°
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Elevation: 4390 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Cairns International Airport (CNS)
- City / Country: Cairns, Australia
- ICAO Code: YBCS
- Coordinates: -16.8789°, 145.7495°
- Timezone: Australia/Brisbane
- Elevation: 10 ft
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