KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,226 km
2,005 miles
LYI
Linyi
China
Distance
3,226 km
2,005 mi / 1,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
67°
east northeast

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KTM LYI
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Shubuling Airport
IATA Code KTM LYI
ICAO Code VNKT ZSLY
City Kathmandu Linyi
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 35.050000, 118.410000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Linyi (LYI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Shubuling Airport (LYI) in Linyi, China is 3,226 kilometers (2,005 miles / 1,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 00:36 in Kathmandu, it's 02:51 in Linyi.

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

The return flight from Linyi (LYI) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 265° (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 Shubuling Airport (LYI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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