KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,118 km
1,938 miles
LCX
Longyan
China
Distance
3,118 km
1,938 mi / 1,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM LCX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Longyan Guanzhishan Airport
IATA Code KTM LCX
ICAO Code VNKT ZSLD
City Kathmandu Longyan
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,225 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 25.670000, 116.750000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Longyan (LCX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Longyan Guanzhishan Airport (LCX) in Longyan, China is 3,118 kilometers (1,938 miles / 1,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Nepal with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:52 in Kathmandu, it's 11:07 in Longyan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,165 feet between the two airports. Longyan Guanzhishan Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Longyan (LCX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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