KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,761 km
5,444 miles
LRB
Leribe
Lesotho
Distance
8,761 km
5,444 mi / 4,730 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LRB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Leribe Airport
IATA Code KTM LRB
ICAO Code VNKT FXLR
City Kathmandu Leribe
Country Nepal Lesotho
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Maseru
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,350 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -28.860000, 28.050000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Leribe (LRB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Leribe Airport (LRB) in Leribe, Lesotho is 8,761 kilometers (5,444 miles / 4,730 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Lesotho. 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 17:09 in Kathmandu, it's 13:24 in Leribe. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Leribe (LRB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 49° (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 Leribe Airport (LRB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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