KRL
Korla
China
1,558 km
968 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,558 km
968 mi / 841 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
183°
south

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Airport Comparison

KRL KTM
Airport Name Korla Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KRL KTM
ICAO Code ZWKL VNKT
City Korla Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 0 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 41.700000, 86.130000 27.700000, 85.360000

Korla (KRL) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Korla Airport (KRL) in Korla, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,558 kilometers (968 miles / 841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south at a heading of 183°.

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 21:31 in Korla, it's 19:16 in Kathmandu.

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

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Korla (KRL) follows a heading of 2° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Korla Airport (KRL) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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