KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,380 km
2,100 miles
YIW
Yiwu
China
Distance
3,380 km
2,100 mi / 1,825 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YIW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Yiwu Airport
IATA Code KTM YIW
ICAO Code VNKT ZSYW
City Kathmandu Yiwu
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 29.340000, 120.030000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Yiwu (YIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Yiwu Airport (YIW) in Yiwu, China is 3,380 kilometers (2,100 miles / 1,825 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 14:52 in Kathmandu, it's 17:07 in Yiwu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,128 feet between the two airports. Yiwu Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Yiwu (YIW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 275° (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 Yiwu Airport (YIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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