# Distance from Qiemo (IQM) to Kathmandu (KTM)

> 1,162 km · estimated flight time 2h · Short-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 1,162 km / 722 mi / 627 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 2h
- **Heading**: 181° (south)
- **Return heading**: 1° (north)
- **Classification**: Short-haul
- **Type**: International (China) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: -2.25h (When it's 13:08 in Qiemo, it's 10:53 in Kathmandu)
- **Elevation difference**: 282 ft (KTM is higher than IQM)

## Airports

### [Qiemo Airport (IQM)](https://flightduration.online/airport/iqm-qiemo-qiemo-airport/1ef266e0-20f7-699a-a897-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Qiemo, China
- ICAO: ZWCM
- Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
- Coordinates: 38.150000, 85.530000
- Elevation: 4,108 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 13:08 in Qiemo, it's 10:53 in Kathmandu.

## Related

- [Qiemo Airport (IQM)](https://flightduration.online/airport/iqm-qiemo-qiemo-airport/1ef266e0-20f7-699a-a897-06bb2780ed98)
- [Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM)](https://flightduration.online/airport/ktm-kathmandu-tribhuvan-international-airport/1ef266df-f304-6ec0-afd1-06bb2780ed98)
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