BPX
Bangda
China
1,184 km
736 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,184 km
736 mi / 639 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BPX KTM
Airport Name Qamdo Bangda Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BPX KTM
ICAO Code ZUBD VNKT
City Bangda Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 14,219 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 30.550000, 97.110000 27.700000, 85.360000

Bangda (BPX) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qamdo Bangda Airport (BPX) in Bangda, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,184 kilometers (736 miles / 639 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting China with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:41 in Bangda, it's 22:26 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,829 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Qamdo Bangda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Bangda (BPX) follows a heading of 72° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Qamdo Bangda Airport (BPX) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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