# Distance from Jiayuguan (JGN) to Kathmandu (KTM)

> 1,804 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,804 km / 1,121 mi / 974 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 225° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 38° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: -2.25h (When it's 13:51 in Jiayuguan, it's 11:36 in Kathmandu)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,390 ft (KTM is higher than JGN)

## Airports

### [Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jgn-jiayuguan-jiayuguan-airport/1ef266e0-1f23-6358-91e7-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Jiayuguan, China
- ICAO: ZLJQ
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 39.860000, 98.340000
- 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 13:51 in Jiayuguan, it's 11:36 in Kathmandu.

## Related

- [Jiayuguan Airport (JGN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/jgn-jiayuguan-jiayuguan-airport/1ef266e0-1f23-6358-91e7-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)
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