KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
405 km
252 miles
LDA
Malda
India
Distance
405 km
252 mi / 219 nm
Est. Flight Time
1h
Regional route
Time Difference
-0.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LDA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Malda Airport
IATA Code KTM LDA
ICAO Code VNKT VEMH
City Kathmandu Malda
Country Nepal India
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 4,390 ft 79 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 25.030000, 88.130000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Malda (LDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Malda Airport (LDA) in Malda, India is 405 kilometers (252 miles / 219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 1h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

This is a short regional route, typically operated by turboprop or small regional jet aircraft. Flight time is minimal and passengers can expect a quick, efficient journey.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with India. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:13 in Kathmandu, it's 17:58 in Malda.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,311 feet between the two airports. Malda Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Malda (LDA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 318° (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 Malda Airport (LDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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