KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,652 km
4,754 miles
WUG
Wau
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,652 km
4,754 mi / 4,132 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM WUG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Wau Airport
IATA Code KTM WUG
ICAO Code VNKT AYWU
City Kathmandu Wau
Country Nepal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,600 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -7.350000, 146.720000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Wau (WUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Wau Airport (WUG) in Wau, Papua New Guinea is 7,652 kilometers (4,754 miles / 4,132 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 17:49 in Kathmandu, it's 22:04 in Wau. The 4.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wau (WUG) 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 Wau Airport (WUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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