KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,035 km
4,371 miles
UKU
Nuku
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,035 km
4,371 mi / 3,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
110°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KTM UKU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nuku Airport
IATA Code KTM UKU
ICAO Code VNKT AYNU
City Kathmandu Nuku
Country Nepal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 4,390 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -3.680000, 142.480000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nuku (UKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nuku Airport (UKU) in Nuku, Papua New Guinea is 7,035 kilometers (4,371 miles / 3,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 09:19 in Kathmandu, it's 13:34 in Nuku. 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 3,520 feet between the two airports. Nuku Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Nuku (UKU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 304° (west 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 Nuku Airport (UKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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