KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,615 km
5,353 miles
LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
Distance
8,615 km
5,353 mi / 4,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LAY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ladysmith Airport
IATA Code KTM LAY
ICAO Code VNKT FALY
City Kathmandu Ladysmith
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,548 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -28.580000, 29.750000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ladysmith (LAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa is 8,615 kilometers (5,353 miles / 4,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:23 in Kathmandu, it's 14:38 in Ladysmith. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Ladysmith (LAY) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 48° (northeast). 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 Ladysmith Airport (LAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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