KMG
Kunming
China
1,756 km
1,091 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
1,756 km
1,091 mi / 948 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KMG KTM
Airport Name Kunming Wujiaba International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code KMG KTM
ICAO Code ZPPP VNKT
City Kunming Kathmandu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 6,217 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates 24.990000, 102.740000 27.700000, 85.360000

Kunming (KMG) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 1,756 kilometers (1,091 miles / 948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 21:27 in Kunming, it's 19:12 in Kathmandu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,827 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Kunming Wujiaba International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kunming (KMG) follows a heading of 96° (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 Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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