BPN
Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Indonesia
4,660 km
2,896 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
4,660 km
2,896 mi / 2,516 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BPN KTM
Airport Name Sepinggan International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BPN KTM
ICAO Code WALL VNKT
City Balikpapan-Borneo Island Kathmandu
Country Indonesia Nepal
Timezone Asia/Makassar Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 12 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -1.270000, 116.890000 27.700000, 85.360000

Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 4,660 kilometers (2,896 miles / 2,516 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Indonesia with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:11 in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, it's 14:56 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,378 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Sepinggan International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) follows a heading of 128° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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