KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,308 km
3,298 miles
TAX
Tikong-Taliabu Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,308 km
3,298 mi / 2,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
121°
east southeast

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KTM TAX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Taliabu Island Airport
IATA Code KTM TAX
ICAO Code VNKT WAPT
City Kathmandu Tikong-Taliabu Island
Country Nepal Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 4,390 ft 9 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -1.640000, 124.560000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tikong-Taliabu Island (TAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Taliabu Island Airport (TAX) in Tikong-Taliabu Island, Indonesia is 5,308 kilometers (3,298 miles / 2,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, 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 17:51 in Kathmandu, it's 21:06 in Tikong-Taliabu 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 4,381 feet between the two airports. Taliabu Island Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tikong-Taliabu Island (TAX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 311° (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 Taliabu Island Airport (TAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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