KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,848 km
1,148 miles
XNN
Xining
China
Distance
1,848 km
1,148 mi / 998 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM XNN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Xining Caojiabu Airport
IATA Code KTM XNN
ICAO Code VNKT ZLXN
City Kathmandu Xining
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 36.530000, 102.040000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Xining (XNN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) in Xining, China is 1,848 kilometers (1,148 miles / 998 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 12:16 in Kathmandu, it's 14:31 in Xining.

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

The return flight from Xining (XNN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 243° (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 Xining Caojiabu Airport (XNN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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