KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,033 km
1,885 miles
MES
Medan
Indonesia
Distance
3,033 km
1,885 mi / 1,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
150°
south southeast

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KTM MES
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Soewondo Air Force Base
IATA Code KTM MES
ICAO Code VNKT WIMK
City Kathmandu Medan
Country Nepal Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 4,390 ft 114 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 3.560000, 98.670000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Medan (MES) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) in Medan, Indonesia is 3,033 kilometers (1,885 miles / 1,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying south southeast at a heading of 150°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 22:46 in Kathmandu, it's 00:01 in Medan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,276 feet between the two airports. Soewondo Air Force Base sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Medan (MES) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Soewondo Air Force Base (MES) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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