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LCK to KTM: distance & flight time
Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) → Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport)
7,712 mi
12,411 km · 6,701 nm
15h 35m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
7,712 miles nonstop takes roughly 15h 35m 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
- LCK — Rickenbacker International Airport · Columbus, 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.
Alternate airports can cut this fare
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Near LCK
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 LCK from KTM?
The flight distance from Columbus (LCK) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 7,712 miles (12,411 km, 6,701 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LCK to KTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 15h 35m 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 LCK to KTM?
Nonstop service on LCK–KTM 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 15h 35m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Columbus and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 9.8 hours ahead of Columbus.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LCK to KTM?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on LCK–KTM that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some LCK to KTM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LCK–KTM 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.