# Distance from Xiaguan (DLU) to Kathmandu (KTM)

> 1,503 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,503 km / 934 mi / 811 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 282° (west northwest)
- **Return heading**: 95° (east)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: -2.25h (When it's 14:55 in Xiaguan, it's 12:40 in Kathmandu)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,390 ft (KTM is higher than DLU)

## Airports

### [Dali Airport (DLU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dlu-xiaguan-dali-airport/1ef266e0-1fa0-6df8-90f2-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Xiaguan, China
- ICAO: ZPDL
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 25.650000, 100.320000
- 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 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.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:55 in Xiaguan, it's 12:40 in Kathmandu.

## Related

- [Dali Airport (DLU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/dlu-xiaguan-dali-airport/1ef266e0-1fa0-6df8-90f2-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)
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