KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,844 km
1,146 miles
YIN
Yining
China
Distance
1,844 km
1,146 mi / 995 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
350°
north

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KTM YIN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Yining Airport
IATA Code KTM YIN
ICAO Code VNKT ZWYN
City Kathmandu Yining
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 43.960000, 81.330000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Yining (YIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Yining Airport (YIN) in Yining, China is 1,844 kilometers (1,146 miles / 995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 05:54 in Kathmandu, it's 08:09 in Yining.

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

The return flight from Yining (YIN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 167° (south southeast). 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 Yining Airport (YIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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