Airport Comparison
| BKS | KTM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport | Tribhuvan International Airport |
| IATA Code | BKS | KTM |
| ICAO Code | WIPL | VNKT |
| City | Bengkulu-Sumatra Island | Kathmandu |
| Country | Indonesia | Nepal |
| Timezone | Asia/Jakarta | Asia/Kathmandu |
| Elevation | 50 ft | 4,390 ft |
| Coordinates | -3.860000, 102.340000 | 27.700000, 85.360000 |
Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, Indonesia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 3,953 kilometers (2,456 miles / 2,135 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.
This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.
This is an international route connecting Indonesia with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 05:13 in Bengkulu-Sumatra Island, it's 03:58 in Kathmandu.
There is a significant elevation difference of 4,340 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport.
The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bengkulu-Sumatra Island (BKS) follows a heading of 150° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Padang Kemiling (Fatmawati Soekarno) Airport (BKS) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.