KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,068 km
3,770 miles
RDE
Merdei-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,068 km
3,770 mi / 3,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM RDE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Merdei Airport
IATA Code KTM RDE
ICAO Code VNKT WASM
City Kathmandu Merdei-Papua Island
Country Nepal Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 4,390 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -1.580000, 133.330000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Merdei Airport (RDE) in Merdei-Papua Island, Indonesia is 6,068 kilometers (3,770 miles / 3,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 10:18 in Kathmandu, it's 13:33 in Merdei-Papua 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 3,965 feet between the two airports. Merdei Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Merdei-Papua Island (RDE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 306° (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 Merdei Airport (RDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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