KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,583 km
8,440 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
13,583 km
8,440 mi / 7,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM LCH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code KTM LCH
ICAO Code VNKT KLCH
City Kathmandu Lake Charles
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Chicago
Elevation 4,390 ft 15 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 30.130000, -93.220000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 13,583 kilometers (8,440 miles / 7,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:18 in Kathmandu, it's 05:33 in Lake Charles. With a 11.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,375 feet between the two airports. Lake Charles Regional Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lake Charles (LCH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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