KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,739 km
2,323 miles
LAO
Laoag City
Philippines
Distance
3,739 km
2,323 mi / 2,019 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM LAO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Laoag International Airport
IATA Code KTM LAO
ICAO Code VNKT RPLI
City Kathmandu Laoag City
Country Nepal Philippines
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Manila
Elevation 4,390 ft 25 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 18.180000, 120.530000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Laoag City (LAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Laoag International Airport (LAO) in Laoag City, Philippines is 3,739 kilometers (2,323 miles / 2,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:08 in Kathmandu, it's 15:23 in Laoag City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,365 feet between the two airports. Laoag International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Laoag City (LAO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 293° (west 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 Laoag International Airport (LAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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