KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,143 km
4,438 miles
LIL
Lille/Lesquin
France
Distance
7,143 km
4,438 mi / 3,857 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LIL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lille-Lesquin Airport
IATA Code KTM LIL
ICAO Code VNKT LFQQ
City Kathmandu Lille/Lesquin
Country Nepal France
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Paris
Elevation 4,390 ft 157 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 50.560000, 3.090000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lille/Lesquin (LIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) in Lille/Lesquin, France is 7,143 kilometers (4,438 miles / 3,857 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:09 in Kathmandu, it's 00:24 in Lille/Lesquin. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,233 feet between the two airports. Lille-Lesquin Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lille/Lesquin (LIL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 77° (east northeast). 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 Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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