KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,365 km
848 miles
LUM
Luxi
China
Distance
1,365 km
848 mi / 737 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
103°
east southeast

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KTM LUM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mangshi Airport
IATA Code KTM LUM
ICAO Code VNKT ZPLX
City Kathmandu Luxi
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,890 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 24.400000, 98.530000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Luxi (LUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mangshi Airport (LUM) in Luxi, China is 1,365 kilometers (848 miles / 737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 03:22 in Kathmandu, it's 05:37 in Luxi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,500 feet between the two airports. Mangshi Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Luxi (LUM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 288° (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 Mangshi Airport (LUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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