KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,062 km
1,281 miles
NEU
Sam Neua Airport
Laos
Distance
2,062 km
1,281 mi / 1,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM NEU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sam Neua Airport
IATA Code KTM NEU
ICAO Code VNKT VLSN
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Laos
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,281 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 20.420000, 104.070000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) in Sam Neua Airport, Laos is 2,062 kilometers (1,281 miles / 1,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 19:08 in Kathmandu, it's 20:23 in Sam Neua Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,109 feet between the two airports. Sam Neua Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sam Neua Airport (NEU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 297° (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 Sam Neua Airport (NEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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