# Distance from Shangri-La (DIG) to Kathmandu (KTM)

> 1,408 km · estimated flight time 3h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,408 km / 875 mi / 761 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 273° (west)
- **Return heading**: 86° (east)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: -2.25h (When it's 10:58 in Shangri-La, it's 08:43 in Kathmandu)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,390 ft (KTM is higher than DIG)

## Airports

### [Diqing Airport (DIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dig-shangri-la-diqing-airport/1ef266e0-1fa4-6cfa-b8c9-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Shangri-La, China
- ICAO: ZPDQ
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 27.790000, 99.680000
- Elevation: 0 ft

### [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kathmandu, Nepal
- ICAO: VNKT
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 27.700000, 85.360000
- Elevation: 4,390 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 10:58 in Shangri-La, it's 08:43 in Kathmandu.

## Related

- [Diqing Airport (DIG)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dig-shangri-la-diqing-airport/1ef266e0-1fa4-6cfa-b8c9-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)
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