IXI
Lilabari
India
863 km
536 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
863 km
536 mi / 466 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
275°
west

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IXI KTM
Airport Name North Lakhimpur Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IXI KTM
ICAO Code VELR VNKT
City Lilabari Kathmandu
Country India Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 330 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 27.300000, 94.100000 27.700000, 85.360000

Lilabari (IXI) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from North Lakhimpur Airport (IXI) in Lilabari, India to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 863 kilometers (536 miles / 466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting India with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:05 in Lilabari, it's 22:20 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,060 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than North Lakhimpur Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Lilabari (IXI) follows a heading of 91° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the North Lakhimpur Airport (IXI) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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