CNI
Changhai
China
3,661 km
2,275 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
3,661 km
2,275 mi / 1,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

CNI KTM
Airport Name Changhai Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CNI KTM
ICAO Code ZYCH VNKT
City Changhai Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 80 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, 122.670000 27.700000, 85.360000

Changhai (CNI) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changhai Airport (CNI) in Changhai, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 3,661 kilometers (2,275 miles / 1,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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 11:21 in Changhai, it's 09:06 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,310 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Changhai Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Changhai (CNI) follows a heading of 60° (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 Changhai Airport (CNI) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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