KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,141 km
709 miles
LHE
Lahore
Pakistan
Distance
1,141 km
709 mi / 616 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LHE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Alama Iqbal International Airport
IATA Code KTM LHE
ICAO Code VNKT OPLA
City Kathmandu Lahore
Country Nepal Pakistan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Karachi
Elevation 4,390 ft 712 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 31.520000, 74.400000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lahore (LHE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) in Lahore, Pakistan is 1,141 kilometers (709 miles / 616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 Nepal with Pakistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:17 in Kathmandu, it's 07:32 in Lahore.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,678 feet between the two airports. Alama Iqbal International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lahore (LHE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). 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 Alama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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