KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,114 km
3,178 miles
LUW
Luwok-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,114 km
3,178 mi / 2,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LUW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Bubung Airport
IATA Code KTM LUW
ICAO Code VNKT WAMW
City Kathmandu Luwok-Celebes Island
Country Nepal Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Makassar
Elevation 4,390 ft 56 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -1.040000, 122.770000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Luwok-Celebes Island (LUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Bubung Airport (LUW) in Luwok-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 5,114 kilometers (3,178 miles / 2,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Nepal with Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:33 in Kathmandu, it's 03:48 in Luwok-Celebes Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,334 feet between the two airports. Bubung Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Luwok-Celebes Island (LUW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 312° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Bubung Airport (LUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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