KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,990 km
3,722 miles
LKG
Lokichoggio
Kenya
Distance
5,990 km
3,722 mi / 3,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
254°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM LKG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lokichoggio Airport
IATA Code KTM LKG
ICAO Code VNKT HKLK
City Kathmandu Lokichoggio
Country Nepal Kenya
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,074 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 4.200000, 34.350000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lokichoggio (LKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) in Lokichoggio, Kenya is 5,990 kilometers (3,722 miles / 3,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Kenya. 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 11:08 in Kathmandu, it's 08:23 in Lokichoggio.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,316 feet between the two airports. Lokichoggio Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lokichoggio (LKG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 58° (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 Lokichoggio Airport (LKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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