KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,498 km
931 miles
LIW
Loikaw
Myanmar
Distance
1,498 km
931 mi / 809 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LIW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Loikaw Airport
IATA Code KTM LIW
ICAO Code VNKT VYLK
City Kathmandu Loikaw
Country Nepal Myanmar
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Yangon
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,940 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 19.690000, 97.210000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Loikaw (LIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Loikaw Airport (LIW) in Loikaw, Myanmar is 1,498 kilometers (931 miles / 809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:12 in Kathmandu, it's 23:57 in Loikaw.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,450 feet between the two airports. Loikaw Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Loikaw (LIW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 309° (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 Loikaw Airport (LIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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