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LHR to KTM: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport)
4,573 mi
7,359 km · 3,974 nm
9h 26m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.8h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
4,573 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 26m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- 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 LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 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 LHR from KTM?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 4,573 miles (7,359 km, 3,974 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to KTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 26m 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 London and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 4.8 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to KTM?
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