KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,175 km
6,322 miles
LNB
Lamen Bay
Vanuatu
Distance
10,175 km
6,322 mi / 5,494 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LNB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lamen Bay Airport
IATA Code KTM LNB
ICAO Code VNKT NVSM
City Kathmandu Lamen Bay
Country Nepal Vanuatu
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Efate
Elevation 4,390 ft 7 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -16.580000, 168.160000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lamen Bay (LNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) in Lamen Bay, Vanuatu is 10,175 kilometers (6,322 miles / 5,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:46 in Kathmandu, it's 11:01 in Lamen Bay. The 5.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,383 feet between the two airports. Lamen Bay Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lamen Bay (LNB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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