KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,121 km
3,182 miles
LLI
Lalibela
Ethiopia
Distance
5,121 km
3,182 mi / 2,765 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM LLI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lalibella Airport
IATA Code KTM LLI
ICAO Code VNKT HALL
City Kathmandu Lalibela
Country Nepal Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,506 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 11.970000, 38.980000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lalibela (LLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lalibella Airport (LLI) in Lalibela, Ethiopia is 5,121 kilometers (3,182 miles / 2,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 16:43 in Kathmandu, it's 13:58 in Lalibela.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,116 feet between the two airports. Lalibella Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lalibela (LLI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 63° (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 Lalibella Airport (LLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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