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LAL to KTM: distance & flight time
Lakeland (Lakeland Linder International Airport) → Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport)
8,499 mi
13,679 km · 7,386 nm
17h 8m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
8,499 miles nonstop takes roughly 17h 8m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LAL — Lakeland Linder International Airport · Lakeland, United States
- KTM — Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu, Nepal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near LAL
- TPA · Tampa International Airport31 mi away
- MCO · Orlando International Airport53 mi away
- BOW · Bartow Municipal Airport15 mi away
- GIF · Winter Haven Regional Airport - Gilbert Field17 mi away
Near KTM
- SIF · Simara Airport44 mi away
- RHP · Ramechhap Airport48 mi away
- BHR · Bharatpur Airport57 mi away
- MEY · Meghauli Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is LAL from KTM?
The flight distance from Lakeland (LAL) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 8,499 miles (13,679 km, 7,386 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LAL to KTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 17h 8m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Lakeland and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 9.8 hours ahead of Lakeland.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LAL to KTM?
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