KKD
Kokoda
Papua New Guinea
7,838 km
4,871 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
7,838 km
4,871 mi / 4,232 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.25h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
304°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KKD KTM
Airport Name Kokoda Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KKD KTM
ICAO Code AYKO VNKT
City Kokoda Kathmandu
Country Papua New Guinea Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,240 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -8.880000, 147.730000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kokoda (KKD) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kokoda Airport (KKD) in Kokoda, Papua New Guinea to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 7,838 kilometers (4,871 miles / 4,232 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 21:09 in Kokoda, it's 16:54 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 3,150 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kokoda Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kokoda (KKD) follows a heading of 112° (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 Kokoda Airport (KKD) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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