KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,139 km
1,951 miles
PKX
Beijing
China
Distance
3,139 km
1,951 mi / 1,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
57°
east northeast

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KTM PKX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Beijing Daxing International Airport
IATA Code KTM PKX
ICAO Code VNKT ZBAD
City Kathmandu Beijing
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 39.500000, 116.400000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Beijing (PKX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) in Beijing, China is 3,139 kilometers (1,951 miles / 1,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 07:39 in Kathmandu, it's 09:54 in Beijing.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,308 feet between the two airports. Beijing Daxing International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Beijing (PKX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 255° (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 Daxing International Airport (PKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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