KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,975 km
1,227 miles
LHW
Lanzhou
China
Distance
1,975 km
1,227 mi / 1,066 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
56°
northeast

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KTM LHW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport
IATA Code KTM LHW
ICAO Code VNKT ZLLL
City Kathmandu Lanzhou
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,388 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 36.520000, 103.620000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lanzhou (LHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) in Lanzhou, China is 1,975 kilometers (1,227 miles / 1,066 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 04:51 in Kathmandu, it's 07:06 in Lanzhou.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,998 feet between the two airports. Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lanzhou (LHW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 245° (west southwest). 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 Lanzhou Zhongchuan Airport (LHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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