KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,476 km
917 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
1,476 km
917 mi / 797 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
91°
east

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KTM LJG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lijiang Airport
IATA Code KTM LJG
ICAO Code VNKT ZPLJ
City Kathmandu Lijiang
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 26.680000, 100.250000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 1,476 kilometers (917 miles / 797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:33 in Kathmandu, it's 02:48 in Lijiang.

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

The return flight from Lijiang (LJG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 278° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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