KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,871 km
3,027 miles
PLW
Palu-Celebes Island
Indonesia
Distance
4,871 km
3,027 mi / 2,630 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM PLW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mutiara Airport
IATA Code KTM PLW
ICAO Code VNKT WAML
City Kathmandu Palu-Celebes Island
Country Nepal Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Makassar
Elevation 4,390 ft 284 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -0.920000, 119.910000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mutiara Airport (PLW) in Palu-Celebes Island, Indonesia is 4,871 kilometers (3,027 miles / 2,630 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 09:46 in Kathmandu, it's 12:01 in Palu-Celebes Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,106 feet between the two airports. Mutiara Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Palu-Celebes Island (PLW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 313° (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 Mutiara Airport (PLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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