KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,531 km
2,194 miles
TJB
Karinmunbesar Island
Indonesia
Distance
3,531 km
2,194 mi / 1,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
144°
southeast

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KTM TJB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tanjung Balai Airport
IATA Code KTM TJB
ICAO Code VNKT WIBT
City Kathmandu Karinmunbesar Island
Country Nepal Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 4,390 ft 3 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 1.050000, 103.380000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Karinmunbesar Island (TJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tanjung Balai Airport (TJB) in Karinmunbesar Island, Indonesia is 3,531 kilometers (2,194 miles / 1,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 23:33 in Kathmandu, it's 00:48 in Karinmunbesar Island.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,387 feet between the two airports. Tanjung Balai Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Karinmunbesar Island (TJB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 329° (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 Tanjung Balai Airport (TJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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