# Distance from Korla (KRL) to Kathmandu (KTM)

> 1,558 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,558 km / 968 mi / 841 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 183° (south)
- **Return heading**: 2° (north)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: -2.25h (When it's 21:31 in Korla, it's 19:16 in Kathmandu)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,390 ft (KTM is higher than KRL)

## Airports

### [Korla Airport (KRL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/krl-korla-korla-airport/1ef266e0-2103-6664-8511-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Korla, China
- ICAO: ZWKL
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 41.700000, 86.130000
- 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 21:31 in Korla, it's 19:16 in Kathmandu.

## Related

- [Korla Airport (KRL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/krl-korla-korla-airport/1ef266e0-2103-6664-8511-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)