# Distance from Golmud (GOQ) to Kathmandu (KTM)

> 1,312 km · estimated flight time 3h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,312 km / 815 mi / 709 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 225° (southwest)
- **Return heading**: 40° (northeast)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: -2.25h (When it's 18:50 in Golmud, it's 16:35 in Kathmandu)
- **Elevation difference**: 4,390 ft (KTM is higher than GOQ)

## Airports

### [Golmud Airport (GOQ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/goq-golmud-golmud-airport/1ef266e0-1f08-6404-99fd-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Golmud, China
- ICAO: ZLGM
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 36.400000, 94.790000
- Elevation: 0 ft

### [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Kathmandu, Nepal
- ICAO: VNKT
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 27.700000, 85.360000
- Elevation: 4,390 ft

## Route notes

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

Time-zone information: When it's 18:50 in Golmud, it's 16:35 in Kathmandu.

## Related

- [Golmud Airport (GOQ)](https://flightduration.online/airport/goq-golmud-golmud-airport/1ef266e0-1f08-6404-99fd-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)
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