KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,290 km
3,287 miles
WKJ
Wakkanai
Japan
Distance
5,290 km
3,287 mi / 2,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
52°
northeast

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KTM WKJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Wakkanai Airport
IATA Code KTM WKJ
ICAO Code VNKT RJCW
City Kathmandu Wakkanai
Country Nepal Japan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 4,390 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 45.400000, 141.800000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Wakkanai (WKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) in Wakkanai, Japan is 5,290 kilometers (3,287 miles / 2,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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 Japan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:19 in Kathmandu, it's 02:34 in Wakkanai. 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 4,360 feet between the two airports. Wakkanai Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Wakkanai (WKJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Wakkanai Airport (WKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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