KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,823 km
7,346 miles
LWM
Lawrence
United States
Distance
11,823 km
7,346 mi / 6,384 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LWM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lawrence Municipal Airport
IATA Code KTM LWM
ICAO Code VNKT KLWM
City Kathmandu Lawrence
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/New_York
Elevation 4,390 ft 148 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 42.720000, -71.120000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lawrence (LWM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) in Lawrence, United States is 11,823 kilometers (7,346 miles / 6,384 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:19 in Kathmandu, it's 10:34 in Lawrence. With a 10.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,242 feet between the two airports. Lawrence Municipal Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lawrence (LWM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 22° (north 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 Lawrence Municipal Airport (LWM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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