BLR
Bangalore
India
7,967 km
4,951 miles
KBM
Kabwum
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,967 km
4,951 mi / 4,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
101°
east

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BLR KBM
Airport Name Bengaluru International Airport Kabwum
IATA Code BLR KBM
ICAO Code VOBL AYKB
City Bangalore N/A
Country India Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 3,000 ft 4,450 ft
Coordinates 13.200000, 77.710000 -6.160000, 147.190000

Bangalore (BLR) to Kabwum (KBM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) in Bangalore, India to Kabwum (KBM) in Kabwum, Papua New Guinea is 7,967 kilometers (4,951 miles / 4,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 101°.

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 India 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 21:35 in Bangalore, it's 02:05 in Kabwum. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,450 feet between the two airports. Kabwum sits higher than Bengaluru International Airport.

The return flight from Kabwum (KBM) to Bangalore (BLR) follows a heading of 286° (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 Bengaluru International Airport (BLR) and Kabwum (KBM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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