KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,887 km
4,900 miles
PNP
Popondetta
Papua New Guinea
Distance
7,887 km
4,900 mi / 4,258 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM PNP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Girua Airport
IATA Code KTM PNP
ICAO Code VNKT AYGR
City Kathmandu Popondetta
Country Nepal Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 4,390 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -8.800000, 148.310000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Popondetta (PNP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Girua Airport (PNP) in Popondetta, Papua New Guinea is 7,887 kilometers (4,900 miles / 4,258 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 23:38 in Kathmandu, it's 03:53 in Popondetta. 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 4,079 feet between the two airports. Girua Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Popondetta (PNP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 303° (west 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 Girua Airport (PNP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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