GYU
Guyuan
China
2,173 km
1,350 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
2,173 km
1,350 mi / 1,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
251°
west southwest

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GYU KTM
Airport Name Guyuan Liupanshan Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code GYU KTM
ICAO Code ZLGY VNKT
City Guyuan Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5,696 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, 106.220000 27.700000, 85.360000

Guyuan (GYU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) in Guyuan, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 2,173 kilometers (1,350 miles / 1,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 23:50 in Guyuan, it's 21:35 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,306 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Guyuan Liupanshan Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Guyuan (GYU) follows a heading of 59° (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 Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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