KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,135 km
2,569 miles
LKH
Long Akah
Malaysia
Distance
4,135 km
2,569 mi / 2,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LKH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Long Akah Airport
IATA Code KTM LKH
ICAO Code VNKT WBGL
City Kathmandu Long Akah
Country Nepal Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 4,390 ft 289 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 3.300000, 114.780000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Long Akah (LKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Long Akah Airport (LKH) in Long Akah, Malaysia is 4,135 kilometers (2,569 miles / 2,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 19:18 in Kathmandu, it's 21:33 in Long Akah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,101 feet between the two airports. Long Akah Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Long Akah (LKH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 314° (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 Long Akah Airport (LKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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