HEK
Heihe
China
4,320 km
2,685 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
4,320 km
2,685 mi / 2,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HEK KTM
Airport Name Heihe Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code HEK KTM
ICAO Code ZYHE VNKT
City Heihe Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 8,530 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 50.170000, 127.310000 27.700000, 85.360000

Heihe (HEK) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 4,320 kilometers (2,685 miles / 2,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 12:29 in Heihe, it's 10:14 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,140 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Heihe Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Heihe (HEK) follows a heading of 43° (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 Heihe Airport (HEK) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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