JIU
Jiujiang
China
2,970 km
1,846 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
2,970 km
1,846 mi / 1,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
274°
west

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JIU KTM
Airport Name Jiujiang Lushan Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code JIU KTM
ICAO Code ZSJJ VNKT
City Jiujiang Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 0 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 29.480000, 115.800000 27.700000, 85.360000

Jiujiang (JIU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jiujiang Lushan Airport (JIU) in Jiujiang, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 2,970 kilometers (1,846 miles / 1,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 03:42 in Jiujiang, it's 01:27 in Kathmandu.

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

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Jiujiang (JIU) 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 Jiujiang Lushan Airport (JIU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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