KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,489 km
3,411 miles
LAH
Labuha-Halmahera Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,489 km
3,411 mi / 2,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LAH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha
IATA Code KTM LAH
ICAO Code VNKT WAPH
City Kathmandu Labuha-Halmahera Island
Country Nepal Indonesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 4,390 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -0.640000, 127.500000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) in Labuha-Halmahera Island, Indonesia is 5,489 kilometers (3,411 miles / 2,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:52 in Kathmandu, it's 22:07 in Labuha-Halmahera Island. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,341 feet between the two airports. Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Labuha-Halmahera Island (LAH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 308° (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 Oesman Sadik Airport Labuha (LAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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