KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,279 km
4,523 miles
LYX
Lydd
United Kingdom
Distance
7,279 km
4,523 mi / 3,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LYX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lydd Airport
IATA Code KTM LYX
ICAO Code VNKT EGMD
City Kathmandu Lydd
Country Nepal United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/London
Elevation 4,390 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 50.960000, 0.940000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lydd (LYX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lydd Airport (LYX) in Lydd, United Kingdom is 7,279 kilometers (4,523 miles / 3,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:27 in Kathmandu, it's 17:42 in Lydd. The 5.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,377 feet between the two airports. Lydd Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lydd (LYX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 76° (east 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 Lydd Airport (LYX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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