Muktinath altitude 3,710 m · 12,172 ft
The helicopter landing site at Muktinath is at an altitude of 3,710 m (12,172 ft) above sea level, in Mustang district, Nepal. A breath there holds about 63% of a sea-level breath's oxygen, like breathing 13.2% oxygen at the coast. By helicopter from Kathmandu: 192 km in a straight line, 50–53 minutes in the air.
Muktinath at a glance
| Code | NPMKOur identifier, not an ICAO code |
|---|---|
| Type | Helicopter landing siteA helipad with no runway, not an aerodrome |
| Elevation | 3,710 m (12,172 ft)Above sea level |
| Air at this height | 13.2% effective oxygen · 640 hPa63% of a sea-level breath; sea level is 20.9% at 1,013 hPa. Standard atmosphere, not a forecast |
| Coordinates | 28.8170° N, 83.8720° EMustang district, Nepal |
| From Kathmandu | 50–53 minutes in the air192 km in a straight line. Cruise time only; ground time is on top |
| Nearest airport | Jomsom Airport15 km, straight line |
| Flights | 1 published flight, 1 private charter leg |
How every landing site compares by height is in the altitude and oxygen table for Nepal’s landing sites.
Flights through Muktinath
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Questions
How high is Muktinath above sea level?
The helicopter landing site at Muktinath is 3,710 m (12,172 ft) above sea level. It is in Mustang district, Nepal, at 28.8170° N, 83.8720° E.
How much oxygen is there at Muktinath?
Air at Muktinath, 3,710 m (12,172 ft) up, is still 20.9% oxygen, but the pressure is about 640 hPa against 1,013 hPa at sea level. A breath there holds about 63% of the oxygen of a sea-level breath, the same as breathing 13.2% oxygen at the coast. These are standard-atmosphere figures, not a forecast.
How long is the helicopter flight from Kathmandu to Muktinath?
A helicopter covers the 192 km straight line from Kathmandu to Muktinath in 50–53 minutes in the air, depending on the aircraft: the 14 on this platform cruise at 118 to 125 knots. That is cruise time only; the quoted block time adds start-up, the climb, any weather hold and the minutes on the ground.
Which helicopter flights use Muktinath landing site?
Muktinath Darshan Helicopter lands here. We ask every licensed operator that flies the route to quote your date and book you the cheapest.
What is the nearest airport to Muktinath?
Jomsom Airport (ICAO VNJS, IATA JMO) is the nearest airport with scheduled airline service to Muktinath, about 15 km away in a straight line.
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