KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,103 km
4,414 miles
TKW
Tekin
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,103 km
4,414 mi / 3,836 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
112°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KTM TKW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tekin Airport
IATA Code KTM TKW
ICAO Code VNKT AYTN
City Kathmandu Tekin
Country Nepal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,785 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -5.240000, 142.170000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tekin (TKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tekin Airport (TKW) in Tekin, Papua New Guinea is 7,103 kilometers (4,414 miles / 3,836 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 09:56 in Kathmandu, it's 14:11 in Tekin. 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 1,395 feet between the two airports. Tekin 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 Tekin (TKW) 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 Tekin Airport (TKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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