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Flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu

There are no direct flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu. 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
MELKTMKUL

Melbourne to Kathmandu at a glance

Fastest journey14h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Melbourne to Kathmandu

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

1
MEL Kuala Lumpur (KUL) KTM
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Batik Air Malaysia, Himalaya Airlines, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 29m
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2
MEL Bangkok (BKK) KTM
Leg 1: Finnair, Jetstar Airways, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Nepal Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 27m
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3
MEL Singapore (SIN) KTM
Leg 1: Jetstar Airways, Qantas, Scoot · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 28m
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4
MEL Hong Kong (HKG) KTM
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Nepal Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 26m
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5
MEL New Delhi (DEL) KTM
Leg 1: Air India, Qantas · Leg 2: Air India, Bhutan Airlines, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~16h 15m
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MEL Guangzhou (CAN) KTM
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Nepal 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
-5.25hKathmandu vs Melbourne
Currency in Kathmandu
USD
Airports
MEL, AVV → KTM

Flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Melbourne to Kathmandu?
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 Melbourne to Kathmandu?
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 Melbourne and Kathmandu?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Bangkok (BKK), Singapore (SIN) and Hong Kong (HKG). AirAsia X flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Melbourne and Kathmandu?
Melbourne: Melbourne Airport (MEL) and Melbourne Avalon International Airport (AVV). Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 5.25 hours behind Melbourne.

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