KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,886 km
5,522 miles
LOS
Lagos
Nigeria
Distance
8,886 km
5,522 mi / 4,798 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM LOS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Murtala Muhammed International Airport
IATA Code KTM LOS
ICAO Code VNKT DNMM
City Kathmandu Lagos
Country Nepal Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Lagos
Elevation 4,390 ft 135 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 6.580000, 3.320000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lagos (LOS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, Nigeria is 8,886 kilometers (5,522 miles / 4,798 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Nigeria. 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 16:38 in Kathmandu, it's 11:53 in Lagos. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,255 feet between the two airports. Murtala Muhammed International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lagos (LOS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 63° (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 Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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