KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,972 km
4,332 miles
MDP
Mindiptana-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,972 km
4,332 mi / 3,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM MDP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mindiptana Airport
IATA Code KTM MDP
ICAO Code VNKT WAKD
City Kathmandu Mindiptana-Papua Island
Country Nepal Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 4,390 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -5.750000, 140.370000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mindiptana-Papua Island (MDP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mindiptana Airport (MDP) in Mindiptana-Papua Island, Indonesia is 6,972 kilometers (4,332 miles / 3,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:53 in Kathmandu, it's 02:08 in Mindiptana-Papua Island. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,233 feet between the two airports. Mindiptana Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mindiptana-Papua Island (MDP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 305° (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 Mindiptana Airport (MDP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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