KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,068 km
2,528 miles
LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
Distance
4,068 km
2,528 mi / 2,197 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LWY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lawas Airport
IATA Code KTM LWY
ICAO Code VNKT WBGW
City Kathmandu Lawas
Country Nepal Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 4,390 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 4.850000, 115.410000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lawas (LWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia is 4,068 kilometers (2,528 miles / 2,197 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Malaysia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:05 in Kathmandu, it's 05:20 in Lawas.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,385 feet between the two airports. Lawas Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lawas (LWY) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 312° (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 Lawas Airport (LWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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