Distance From Purdue University Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, LAF - KTM Distance

The distance from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 7705 miles or 12400 kilometers or 6691 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from West Lafayette ( United States ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between West Lafayette and Kathmandu takes around 17 hours 42 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Purdue University Airport, West Lafayette, United States to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 17 hours 42 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LAF - KTM

Kilometers		12400 km
Statute Miles		7705 miles
Nautical Miles		6691 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 42 minutes

Purdue University Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - LAF to KTM Flight Path

Location of Purdue University Airport & Tribhuvan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view West Lafayette to Kathmandu nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between West Lafayette, United States and Kathmandu, Nepal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LAF - KTM

Time difference between West Lafayette (United States) and Kathmandu (Nepal) is 9 Hours 45 Minutes.
Kathmandu time is 9 Hours 45 Minutes ahead of West Lafayette.

Location	Local Time
West Lafayette (United States)	2026-06-15, 05:56:28 EDT
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2026-06-15, 15:41:28 +0545

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Purdue University Airport (LAF / KLAF) West Lafayette, United States

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal