# Distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Malda (LDA)

> 405 km · estimated flight time 1h · Regional route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 405 km / 252 mi / 219 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 1h
- **Heading**: 136° (southeast)
- **Return heading**: 318° (northwest)
- **Classification**: Regional
- **Type**: International (Nepal) → India
- **Time difference**: -0.25h (When it's 12:31 in Kathmandu, it's 12:16 in Malda)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,311 ft (LDA is lower than KTM)

## Airports

### [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kathmandu, Nepal
- ICAO: VNKT
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 27.700000, 85.360000
- Elevation: 4,390 ft

### [Malda Airport (LDA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lda-malda-malda-airport/1ef266df-f086-604a-b553-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Malda, India
- ICAO: VEMH
- Timezone: Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates: 25.030000, 88.130000
- Elevation: 79 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 12:31 in Kathmandu, it's 12:16 in Malda.

## Related

- [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Malda Airport (LDA)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/lda-malda-malda-airport/1ef266df-f086-604a-b553-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)