KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,638 km
3,503 miles
NAM
Namlea-Buru Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,638 km
3,503 mi / 3,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM NAM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Namlea Airport
IATA Code KTM NAM
ICAO Code VNKT WAPR
City Kathmandu Namlea-Buru Island
Country Nepal Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 4,390 ft 41 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -3.240000, 127.100000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Namlea-Buru Island (NAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Namlea Airport (NAM) in Namlea-Buru Island, Indonesia is 5,638 kilometers (3,503 miles / 3,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 07:09 in Kathmandu, it's 10:24 in Namlea-Buru Island. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,349 feet between the two airports. Namlea Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Namlea-Buru Island (NAM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 310° (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 Namlea Airport (NAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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