JIQ
Chongqing
China
2,296 km
1,427 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
2,296 km
1,427 mi / 1,240 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
271°
west

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JIQ KTM
Airport Name Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JIQ KTM
ICAO Code ZUQJ VNKT
City Chongqing Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,365 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 29.510000, 108.830000 27.700000, 85.360000

Chongqing (JIQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) in Chongqing, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 2,296 kilometers (1,427 miles / 1,240 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 19:19 in Chongqing, it's 17:04 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,025 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Chongqing (JIQ) follows a heading of 79° (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 Qianjiang Wulingshan Airport (JIQ) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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