KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,058 km
1,900 miles
XIN
Xingning
China
Distance
3,058 km
1,900 mi / 1,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
90°
east

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KTM XIN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Xingning Airport
IATA Code KTM XIN
ICAO Code VNKT ZGXN
City Kathmandu Xingning
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 24.150000, 115.760000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Xingning (XIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Xingning Airport (XIN) in Xingning, China is 3,058 kilometers (1,900 miles / 1,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 19:18 in Kathmandu, it's 21:33 in Xingning.

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

The return flight from Xingning (XIN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 284° (west northwest). 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 Xingning Airport (XIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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