KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
6,739 km
4,187 miles
WMX
Wamena-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
6,739 km
4,187 mi / 3,639 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM WMX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Wamena Airport
IATA Code KTM WMX
ICAO Code VNKT WAJW
City Kathmandu Wamena-Papua Island
Country Nepal Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,085 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -4.100000, 138.960000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Wamena Airport (WMX) in Wamena-Papua Island, Indonesia is 6,739 kilometers (4,187 miles / 3,639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 20:32 in Kathmandu, it's 23:47 in Wamena-Papua Island. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Wamena-Papua Island (WMX) 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 Wamena Airport (WMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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