IQM
Qiemo
China
1,162 km
722 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,162 km
722 mi / 627 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
181°
south

Airport Comparison

IQM KTM
Airport Name Qiemo Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IQM KTM
ICAO Code ZWCM VNKT
City Qiemo Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 4,108 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 85.530000 27.700000, 85.360000

Qiemo (IQM) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qiemo Airport (IQM) in Qiemo, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,162 kilometers (722 miles / 627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying south at a heading of 181°.

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.

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 11:57 in Qiemo, it's 09:42 in Kathmandu.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Qiemo (IQM) follows a heading of 1° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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