KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,963 km
1,220 miles
LZO
Luzhou
China
Distance
1,963 km
1,220 mi / 1,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM LZO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Luzhou Airport
IATA Code KTM LZO
ICAO Code VNKT ZULZ
City Kathmandu Luzhou
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 28.850000, 105.390000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Luzhou (LZO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Luzhou Airport (LZO) in Luzhou, China is 1,963 kilometers (1,220 miles / 1,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 18:23 in Kathmandu, it's 20:38 in Luzhou.

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

The return flight from Luzhou (LZO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 271° (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 Luzhou Airport (LZO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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