KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,281 km
2,039 miles
XMN
Xiamen
China
Distance
3,281 km
2,039 mi / 1,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM XMN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
IATA Code KTM XMN
ICAO Code VNKT ZSAM
City Kathmandu Xiamen
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 59 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 24.540000, 118.130000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Xiamen (XMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) in Xiamen, China is 3,281 kilometers (2,039 miles / 1,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 04:31 in Kathmandu, it's 06:46 in Xiamen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,331 feet between the two airports. Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Xiamen (XMN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 283° (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 Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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