HKN
Hoskins
Papua New Guinea
7,881 km
4,897 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
7,881 km
4,897 mi / 4,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.25h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

HKN KTM
Airport Name Kimbe Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code HKN KTM
ICAO Code AYHK VNKT
City Hoskins Kathmandu
Country Papua New Guinea Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 66 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -5.460000, 150.410000 27.700000, 85.360000

Hoskins (HKN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kimbe Airport (HKN) in Hoskins, Papua New Guinea to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 7,881 kilometers (4,897 miles / 4,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Papua New Guinea with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:43 in Hoskins, it's 23:28 in Kathmandu. 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 4,324 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Kimbe Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Hoskins (HKN) follows a heading of 107° (east 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 Kimbe Airport (HKN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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