JIL
Jilin
China
4,065 km
2,526 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
4,065 km
2,526 mi / 2,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

JIL KTM
Airport Name Jilin Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JIL KTM
ICAO Code ZYJL VNKT
City Jilin Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 0 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 44.000000, 126.400000 27.700000, 85.360000

Jilin (JIL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jilin Airport (JIL) in Jilin, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 4,065 kilometers (2,526 miles / 2,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 08:55 in Jilin, it's 06:40 in Kathmandu.

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

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Jilin (JIL) follows a heading of 52° (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 Jilin Airport (JIL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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