KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,635 km
1,637 miles
XFN
Xiangfan
China
Distance
2,635 km
1,637 mi / 1,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
73°
east northeast

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KTM XFN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Xiangfan Airport
IATA Code KTM XFN
ICAO Code VNKT ZHXF
City Kathmandu Xiangfan
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 32.150000, 112.290000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Xiangfan (XFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Xiangfan Airport (XFN) in Xiangfan, China is 2,635 kilometers (1,637 miles / 1,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 08:11 in Kathmandu, it's 10:26 in Xiangfan.

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

The return flight from Xiangfan (XFN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 266° (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 Xiangfan Airport (XFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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