KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,285 km
1,420 miles
LTI
Altai
Mongolia
Distance
2,285 km
1,420 mi / 1,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LTI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Altai Airport
IATA Code KTM LTI
ICAO Code VNKT ZMAT
City Kathmandu Altai
Country Nepal Mongolia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 4,390 ft 7,260 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 46.380000, 96.220000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Altai (LTI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Altai Airport (LTI) in Altai, Mongolia is 2,285 kilometers (1,420 miles / 1,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Mongolia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:54 in Kathmandu, it's 01:09 in Altai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,870 feet between the two airports. Altai Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Altai (LTI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). 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 Altai Airport (LTI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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