KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
4,283 km
2,661 miles
ULK
Lensk
Russia
Distance
4,283 km
2,661 mi / 2,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM ULK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lensk Airport
IATA Code KTM ULK
ICAO Code VNKT UERL
City Kathmandu Lensk
Country Nepal Russia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 4,390 ft 801 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 60.720000, 114.830000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lensk (ULK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lensk Airport (ULK) in Lensk, Russia is 4,283 kilometers (2,661 miles / 2,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:40 in Kathmandu, it's 22:55 in Lensk. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,589 feet between the two airports. Lensk Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lensk (ULK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). 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 Lensk Airport (ULK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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