BUW
Bau Bau-Butung Island
Indonesia
5,437 km
3,378 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
5,437 km
3,378 mi / 2,936 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BUW KTM
Airport Name Betoambari Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BUW KTM
ICAO Code WAWB VNKT
City Bau Bau-Butung Island Kathmandu
Country Indonesia Nepal
Timezone Asia/Makassar Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 164 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -5.490000, 122.570000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Betoambari Airport (BUW) in Bau Bau-Butung Island, Indonesia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 5,437 kilometers (3,378 miles / 2,936 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 00:32 in Bau Bau-Butung Island, it's 22:17 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,226 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Betoambari Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bau Bau-Butung Island (BUW) follows a heading of 127° (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 Betoambari Airport (BUW) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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