JGN
Jiayuguan
China
1,804 km
1,121 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,804 km
1,121 mi / 974 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
225°
southwest

Airport Comparison

JGN KTM
Airport Name Jiayuguan Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JGN KTM
ICAO Code ZLJQ VNKT
City Jiayuguan Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 0 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 39.860000, 98.340000 27.700000, 85.360000

Jiayuguan (JGN) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) in Jiayuguan, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,804 kilometers (1,121 miles / 974 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying southwest at a heading of 225°.

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 02:42 in Jiayuguan, it's 00:27 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,390 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Jiayuguan Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Jiayuguan (JGN) follows a heading of 38° (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 Jiayuguan Airport (JGN) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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