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KTU to LSW: distance & flight time
Kota (Kota Airport) → Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (Malikus Saleh Airport)
1,962 mi
3,158 km · 1,705 nm
4h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1.5h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
1,962 miles nonstop takes roughly 4h 19m gate to gate, flying southeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1.5-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KTU — Kota Airport · Kota, India
- LSW — Malikus Saleh Airport · Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island, Indonesia
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KTU
- GUX · Guna Airport100 mi away
- JAI · Jaipur International Airport115 mi away
- KQH · Kishangarh Airport118 mi away
- UDR · Maharana Pratap Airport128 mi away
Near LSW
- LSX · Lhok Sukon Airport24 mi away
- MEQ · Seunagan Airport84 mi away
- BTJ · Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport107 mi away
- SBG · Maimun Saleh Airport119 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KTU from LSW?
The flight distance from Kota (KTU) to Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island (LSW) is 1,962 miles (3,158 km, 1,705 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KTU to LSW?
A nonstop flight takes about 4h 19m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KTU to LSW?
Nonstop service on KTU–LSW depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 4h 19m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Kota and Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island?
Lhok Seumawe-Sumatra Island is 1.5 hours ahead of Kota.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KTU to LSW?
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Why are some KTU to LSW fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain KTU–LSW tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.