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Nearest Airport to Namche Bazaar: closest airports & distances

The nearest airport to Namche Bazaar is Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 134 km away.

Closest airport LUA Tenzing-Hillary Airport 13 km · 8 mi · ~14 min by car

Closest international KTM Tribhuvan International Airport 134 km · 83 mi · ~2 h 23 min by car

Airports near Namche Bazaar

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Tenzing-Hillary Airport Lukla, Nepal · Regional Airports in Nepal
LUA 13 km8 mi · ~14 min
2
Tumling Tar Airport Tumling Tar, Nepal · Airfield Airports in Nepal
TMI 72 km45 mi · ~1 h 18 min
3
Shigatse Tingri Airport Xigazê (Dingri), China · Regional Airports in China
DDR 89 km55 mi · ~1 h 36 min
4
Taplejung Airport Taplejung, Nepal · Regional Airports in Nepal
TPJ 109 km68 mi · ~1 h 57 min
5
Tribhuvan International Airport Kathmandu, Nepal · International Airports in Nepal Meet & Greet →
KTM 134 km83 mi · ~2 h 23 min
6
Janakpur Airport Janakpur, Nepal · Regional Airports in Nepal
JKR 145 km90 mi · ~2 h 35 min
7
Biratnagar Airport Biratnagar, Nepal · Regional Airports in Nepal
BIR 157 km98 mi · ~2 h 48 min
8
Simara Airport Simara, Nepal · Airfield Airports in Nepal
SIF 185 km115 mi · ~3 h 18 min
9
Bhadrapur Airport Bhadrapur, Nepal · Airfield Airports in Nepal
BDP 193 km120 mi · ~3 h 27 min
10
Darbhanga Airport Darbhanga, India · Regional Airports in India
DBR 196 km122 mi · ~3 h 30 min

Small airfields nearby

Syangboche Airport · VNSB0.7 km
Phaplu Airport · VNPL34 km
Kangel Danda Airport44 km
Jiri Airport · VNJI51 km
Rumjatar Airport · VNRT58 km
Lamidanda Airport · VNLD62 km

Distances are straight-line (great-circle) from the centre of Namche Bazaar; driving times are estimates. Airport data: OurAirports (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

What is the nearest airport to Namche Bazaar?

The nearest airport to Namche Bazaar is Tenzing-Hillary Airport (LUA), about 13 km (8 mi) away. The closest large international airport is Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), 134 km away.

Which international airport is closest to Namche Bazaar?

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 134 km from Namche Bazaar in a straight line — roughly 2 h 23 min by car.

What other airports are near Namche Bazaar?

Tumling Tar Airport (TMI) — 72 km, Shigatse Tingri Airport (DDR) — 89 km and Taplejung Airport (TPJ) — 109 km.

How long does it take to get from Namche Bazaar to Tenzing-Hillary Airport?

About 14 min by car for the 13 km straight-line distance; the actual time depends on the road and traffic.