KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,989 km
4,343 miles
TMH
Tanah Merah-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,989 km
4,343 mi / 3,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
114°
east southeast

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KTM TMH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tanah Merah Airport
IATA Code KTM TMH
ICAO Code VNKT WAKT
City Kathmandu Tanah Merah-Papua Island
Country Nepal Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 4,390 ft 57 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -6.100000, 140.300000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) in Tanah Merah-Papua Island, Indonesia is 6,989 kilometers (4,343 miles / 3,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 10:28 in Kathmandu, it's 13:43 in Tanah Merah-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 4,333 feet between the two airports. Tanah Merah Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tanah Merah-Papua Island (TMH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 305° (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 Tanah Merah Airport (TMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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