AKU
Aksu
China
1,577 km
980 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,577 km
980 mi / 852 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
161°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

AKU KTM
Airport Name Aksu Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code AKU KTM
ICAO Code ZWAK VNKT
City Aksu Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 0 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 27.700000, 85.360000

Aksu (AKU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,577 kilometers (980 miles / 852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southeast at a heading of 161°.

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 10:17 in Aksu, it's 08:02 in Kathmandu.

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

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 344° (north 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 Aksu Airport (AKU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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