DDG
Dandong
China
3,811 km
2,368 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
3,811 km
2,368 mi / 2,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

DDG KTM
Airport Name Dandong Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code DDG KTM
ICAO Code ZYDD VNKT
City Dandong Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 0 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 40.020000, 124.290000 27.700000, 85.360000

Dandong (DDG) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dandong Airport (DDG) in Dandong, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 3,811 kilometers (2,368 miles / 2,058 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 19:09 in Dandong, it's 16:54 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,390 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Dandong Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Dandong (DDG) follows a heading of 59° (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 Dandong Airport (DDG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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