DIG
Shangri-La
China
1,408 km
875 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,408 km
875 mi / 761 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

DIG KTM
Airport Name Diqing Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code DIG KTM
ICAO Code ZPDQ VNKT
City Shangri-La Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 0 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 27.790000, 99.680000 27.700000, 85.360000

Shangri-La (DIG) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Diqing Airport (DIG) in Shangri-La, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,408 kilometers (875 miles / 761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 00:30 in Shangri-La, it's 22:15 in Kathmandu.

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

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Shangri-La (DIG) follows a heading of 86° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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