KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,868 km
4,268 miles
WAR
Waris-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,868 km
4,268 mi / 3,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
111°
east southeast

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KTM WAR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Waris Airport
IATA Code KTM WAR
ICAO Code VNKT WAJR
City Kathmandu Waris-Papua Island
Country Nepal Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 4,390 ft 1 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -3.220000, 140.980000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Waris-Papua Island (WAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Waris Airport (WAR) in Waris-Papua Island, Indonesia is 6,868 kilometers (4,268 miles / 3,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, 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 Indonesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:49 in Kathmandu, it's 23:04 in Waris-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 4,389 feet between the two airports. Waris Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Waris-Papua Island (WAR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 304° (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 Waris Airport (WAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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