KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,300 km
2,672 miles
LDU
Lahad Datu
Malaysia
Distance
4,300 km
2,672 mi / 2,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LDU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lahad Datu Airport
IATA Code KTM LDU
ICAO Code VNKT WBKD
City Kathmandu Lahad Datu
Country Nepal Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 4,390 ft 45 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 5.030000, 118.320000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lahad Datu (LDU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) in Lahad Datu, Malaysia is 4,300 kilometers (2,672 miles / 2,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:29 in Kathmandu, it's 16:44 in Lahad Datu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,345 feet between the two airports. Lahad Datu Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lahad Datu (LDU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 310° (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 Lahad Datu Airport (LDU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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