KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,787 km
1,110 miles
LXG
Luang Namtha
Laos
Distance
1,787 km
1,110 mi / 965 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
111°
east southeast

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KTM LXG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Luang Namtha Airport
IATA Code KTM LXG
ICAO Code VNKT VLLN
City Kathmandu Luang Namtha
Country Nepal Laos
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 20.970000, 101.400000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 1,787 kilometers (1,110 miles / 965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:27 in Kathmandu, it's 17:42 in Luang Namtha.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,422 feet between the two airports. Luang Namtha Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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