ERL
Erenhot
China
2,962 km
1,841 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
2,962 km
1,841 mi / 1,600 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ERL KTM
Airport Name Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ERL KTM
ICAO Code ZBER VNKT
City Erenhot Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,301 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 43.420000, 112.100000 27.700000, 85.360000

Erenhot (ERL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 2,962 kilometers (1,841 miles / 1,600 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 17:09 in Erenhot, it's 14:54 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,089 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Erenhot (ERL) follows a heading of 47° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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