London to Kathmandu
9h 34m The flight from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) covers 7,359 km (4,573 miles) and takes approximately 9h 34m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads east on an initial great-circle bearing of 75°, passing near 48.1° N, 51.6° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 13h 23m | 13h 48m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 9h 26m | 9h 51m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 8h 11m | 8h 36m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 8h 39m | 9h 05m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| LHR | KTM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | London Heathrow Airport | Tribhuvan International Airport |
| City | London | Kathmandu |
| Country | United Kingdom | Nepal |
| ICAO | EGLL | VNKT |
| Coordinates | 51.4707, -0.4599 | 27.6966, 85.3591 |
| Elevation | 83 ft | 4,390 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from London to Kathmandu?
A non-stop flight from London (LHR) to Kathmandu (KTM) takes about 9h 34m. The great-circle distance is 7,359 km (4,573 miles, 3,974 nautical miles), flying east on an initial bearing of 75°.
How far is London from Kathmandu?
7,359 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,573 miles or 3,974 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between LHR and KTM?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 7,359 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 9h 34m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from London
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.