KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,209 km
6,344 miles
LDH
Lord Howe Island
Australia
Distance
10,209 km
6,344 mi / 5,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LDH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lord Howe Island Airport
IATA Code KTM LDH
ICAO Code VNKT YLHI
City Kathmandu Lord Howe Island
Country Nepal Australia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Australia/Lord_Howe
Elevation 4,390 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -31.540000, 159.080000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lord Howe Island (LDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) in Lord Howe Island, Australia is 10,209 kilometers (6,344 miles / 5,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:09 in Kathmandu, it's 11:24 in Lord Howe Island. The 5.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,385 feet between the two airports. Lord Howe Island Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lord Howe Island (LDH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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