KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,022 km
2,499 miles
LBU
Labuan
Malaysia
Distance
4,022 km
2,499 mi / 2,172 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LBU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Labuan Airport
IATA Code KTM LBU
ICAO Code VNKT WBKL
City Kathmandu Labuan
Country Nepal Malaysia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kuching
Elevation 4,390 ft 101 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 5.300000, 115.250000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Labuan (LBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Labuan Airport (LBU) in Labuan, Malaysia is 4,022 kilometers (2,499 miles / 2,172 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:00 in Kathmandu, it's 06:15 in Labuan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,289 feet between the two airports. Labuan Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Labuan (LBU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 312° (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 Labuan Airport (LBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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