CTU
Chengdu
China
1,831 km
1,138 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,831 km
1,138 mi / 989 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

CTU KTM
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CTU KTM
ICAO Code ZUUU VNKT
City Chengdu Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,625 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 27.700000, 85.360000

Chengdu (CTU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,831 kilometers (1,138 miles / 989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 15:06 in Chengdu, it's 12:51 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,765 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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