KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
7,020 km
4,362 miles
LIX
Likoma Island
Malawi
Distance
7,020 km
4,362 mi / 3,791 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
238°
west southwest

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KTM LIX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Likoma Island Airport
IATA Code KTM LIX
ICAO Code VNKT FWLK
City Kathmandu Likoma Island
Country Nepal Malawi
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,600 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -12.080000, 34.730000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Likoma Island (LIX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Likoma Island Airport (LIX) in Likoma Island, Malawi is 7,020 kilometers (4,362 miles / 3,791 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:13 in Kathmandu, it's 01:28 in Likoma Island. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,790 feet between the two airports. Likoma Island Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Likoma Island (LIX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 50° (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 Likoma Island Airport (LIX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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