KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,976 km
4,956 miles
LUU
Laura Airport
Australia
Distance
7,976 km
4,956 mi / 4,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LUU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Laura Airport
IATA Code KTM LUU
ICAO Code VNKT YLRA
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -15.550000, 144.450000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Laura Airport (LUU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Laura Airport (LUU) in Laura Airport, Australia is 7,976 kilometers (4,956 miles / 4,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Australia. 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 03:40 in Kathmandu, it's 07:55 in Laura Airport. The 4.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,390 feet between the two airports. Laura Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Laura Airport (LUU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 307° (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 Laura Airport (LUU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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