KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,935 km
3,688 miles
LOK
Lodwar
Kenya
Distance
5,935 km
3,688 mi / 3,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
252°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LOK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lodwar Airport
IATA Code KTM LOK
ICAO Code VNKT HKLO
City Kathmandu Lodwar
Country Nepal Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,715 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 3.120000, 35.610000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lodwar (LOK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lodwar Airport (LOK) in Lodwar, Kenya is 5,935 kilometers (3,688 miles / 3,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Kenya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:14 in Kathmandu, it's 19:29 in Lodwar.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,675 feet between the two airports. Lodwar Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lodwar (LOK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 57° (east northeast). 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 Lodwar Airport (LOK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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