AAT
Altay
China
2,242 km
1,393 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
2,242 km
1,393 mi / 1,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
187°
south

Airport Comparison

AAT KTM
Airport Name Altay Air Base Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AAT KTM
ICAO Code ZWAT VNKT
City Altay Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,460 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 47.750000, 88.090000 27.700000, 85.360000

Altay (AAT) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altay Air Base (AAT) in Altay, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 2,242 kilometers (1,393 miles / 1,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 China with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:08 in Altay, it's 02:53 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,930 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Altay Air Base.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Altay (AAT) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Altay Air Base (AAT) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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