KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,914 km
1,189 miles
LPQ
Luang Phabang
Laos
Distance
1,914 km
1,189 mi / 1,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
113°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

KTM LPQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Luang Phabang International Airport
IATA Code KTM LPQ
ICAO Code VNKT VLLB
City Kathmandu Luang Phabang
Country Nepal Laos
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 4,390 ft 955 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 19.900000, 102.160000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos is 1,914 kilometers (1,189 miles / 1,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Laos. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:29 in Kathmandu, it's 15:44 in Luang Phabang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,435 feet between the two airports. Luang Phabang International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 300° (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 Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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