KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,533 km
953 miles
LNJ
Lincang
China
Distance
1,533 km
953 mi / 828 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
103°
east southeast

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KTM LNJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lincang Airport
IATA Code KTM LNJ
ICAO Code VNKT ZPLC
City Kathmandu Lincang
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 6,127 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 23.740000, 100.030000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lincang (LNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lincang Airport (LNJ) in Lincang, China is 1,533 kilometers (953 miles / 828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Nepal with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:14 in Kathmandu, it's 20:29 in Lincang.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,737 feet between the two airports. Lincang Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lincang (LNJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 290° (west northwest). 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 Lincang Airport (LNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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