KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,139 km
4,436 miles
WWK
Wewak
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,139 km
4,436 mi / 3,855 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM WWK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Wewak International Airport
IATA Code KTM WWK
ICAO Code VNKT AYWK
City Kathmandu Wewak
Country Nepal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 4,390 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -3.580000, 143.670000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Wewak (WWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Wewak International Airport (WWK) in Wewak, Papua New Guinea is 7,139 kilometers (4,436 miles / 3,855 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 04:45 in Kathmandu, it's 09:00 in Wewak. 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 4,371 feet between the two airports. Wewak International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Wewak (WWK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 303° (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 Wewak International Airport (WWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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