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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
+5.8h
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 5.8-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.
Are there nonstop flights from LHR to KTM?
Nonstop service on LHR–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 9h 26m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between London and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 5.8 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to KTM?
Compare live fares online, then call CheapoTrav — our agents have unpublished consolidator fares on LHR–KTM that never appear on search engines, with no booking fees.
Why are some LHR to KTM fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain LHR–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.