KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,351 km
4,568 miles
OPU
Balimo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,351 km
4,568 mi / 3,969 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM OPU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Balimo Airport
IATA Code KTM OPU
ICAO Code VNKT AYBM
City Kathmandu Balimo
Country Nepal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 4,390 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -8.050000, 142.930000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Balimo (OPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Balimo Airport (OPU) in Balimo, Papua New Guinea is 7,351 kilometers (4,568 miles / 3,969 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 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 19:25 in Kathmandu, it's 23:40 in Balimo. 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 4,339 feet between the two airports. Balimo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Balimo (OPU) 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 Balimo Airport (OPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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