JGS
Ji'an
China
2,898 km
1,801 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
2,898 km
1,801 mi / 1,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

JGS KTM
Airport Name Jinggangshan Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JGS KTM
ICAO Code ZSGS VNKT
City Ji'an Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 281 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 26.860000, 114.740000 27.700000, 85.360000

Ji'an (JGS) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) in Ji'an, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 2,898 kilometers (1,801 miles / 1,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 03:21 in Ji'an, it's 01:06 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,109 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Jinggangshan Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Ji'an (JGS) follows a heading of 85° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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