KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,297 km
1,427 miles
THK
Thakhek
Laos
Distance
2,297 km
1,427 mi / 1,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM THK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Thakhek Airport
IATA Code KTM THK
ICAO Code VNKT VLTK
City Kathmandu Thakhek
Country Nepal Laos
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 4,390 ft 449 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 17.400000, 104.800000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Thakhek (THK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Thakhek Airport (THK) in Thakhek, Laos is 2,297 kilometers (1,427 miles / 1,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 17:20 in Kathmandu, it's 18:35 in Thakhek.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,941 feet between the two airports. Thakhek Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Thakhek (THK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 303° (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 Thakhek Airport (THK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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