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Flights from Kathmandu to Melbourne

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Melbourne. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok, about 14h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 27m
KTMMELKUL

Kathmandu to Melbourne at a glance

Fastest journey14h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu to Melbourne

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
KTM Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MEL
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Himalaya Airlines, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 29m
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2
KTM Bangkok (BKK) MEL
Leg 1: Nepal Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Finnair, Jetstar Airways, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 27m
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3
KTM Singapore (SIN) MEL
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Scoot
One airline, one ticket ~14h 28m
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KTM Hong Kong (HKG) MEL
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~15h 26m
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KTM New Delhi (DEL) MEL
Leg 1: Air India, Bhutan Airlines, IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India, Qantas
One airline, one ticket ~16h 15m
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KTM Guangzhou (CAN) MEL
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 29m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,572 km5,944 miles
Journey time
14h 27mestimate
Time difference
+5.25hMelbourne vs Kathmandu
Currency in Melbourne
AUD
Airports
KTM → MEL, AVV

Flights from Kathmandu to Melbourne: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to Melbourne?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Singapore. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Melbourne?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,572 km.
Where do you change planes between Kathmandu and Melbourne?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Bangkok (BKK), Singapore (SIN) and Hong Kong (HKG). Batik Air Malaysia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kathmandu and Melbourne?
Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV).
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Melbourne?
Melbourne is 5.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu.

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