KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,297 km
4,534 miles
MDU
Mendi Airport
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,297 km
4,534 mi / 3,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
112°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KTM MDU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mendi Airport
IATA Code KTM MDU
ICAO Code VNKT AYMN
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,680 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -6.150000, 143.660000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mendi Airport (MDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mendi Airport (MDU) in Mendi Airport, Papua New Guinea is 7,297 kilometers (4,534 miles / 3,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:36 in Kathmandu, it's 12:51 in Mendi Airport. 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 1,290 feet between the two airports. Mendi Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mendi Airport (MDU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 304° (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 Mendi Airport (MDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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