KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,513 km
2,183 miles
NGB
Ningbo
China
Distance
3,513 km
2,183 mi / 1,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM NGB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ningbo Lishe International Airport
IATA Code KTM NGB
ICAO Code VNKT ZSNB
City Kathmandu Ningbo
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 29.830000, 121.460000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ningbo (NGB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) in Ningbo, China is 3,513 kilometers (2,183 miles / 1,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 13:39 in Kathmandu, it's 15:54 in Ningbo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,377 feet between the two airports. Ningbo Lishe International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Ningbo (NGB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 275° (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 Ningbo Lishe International Airport (NGB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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