FIN
Buki
Papua New Guinea
7,711 km
4,792 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
7,711 km
4,792 mi / 4,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.25h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
303°
west northwest

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FIN KTM
Airport Name Finschhafen Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FIN KTM
ICAO Code AYFI VNKT
City Buki Kathmandu
Country Papua New Guinea Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 60 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -6.620000, 147.850000 27.700000, 85.360000

Buki (FIN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Finschhafen Airport (FIN) in Buki, Papua New Guinea to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 7,711 kilometers (4,792 miles / 4,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:33 in Buki, it's 17:18 in Kathmandu. The 4.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,330 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Finschhafen Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Buki (FIN) follows a heading of 110° (east 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 Finschhafen Airport (FIN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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