KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,171 km
1,971 miles
PEK
Beijing
China
Distance
3,171 km
1,971 mi / 1,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
56°
northeast

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KTM PEK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Beijing Capital International Airport
IATA Code KTM PEK
ICAO Code VNKT ZBAA
City Kathmandu Beijing
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 116 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 40.080000, 116.580000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Beijing (PEK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) in Beijing, China is 3,171 kilometers (1,971 miles / 1,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, 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 12:52 in Kathmandu, it's 15:07 in Beijing.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,274 feet between the two airports. Beijing Capital International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PEK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 254° (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 Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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