KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,089 km
1,919 miles
MXZ
Meixian
China
Distance
3,089 km
1,919 mi / 1,668 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM MXZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Meixian Airport
IATA Code KTM MXZ
ICAO Code VNKT ZGMX
City Kathmandu Meixian
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 24.350000, 116.130000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Meixian (MXZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Meixian Airport (MXZ) in Meixian, China is 3,089 kilometers (1,919 miles / 1,668 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 17:25 in Kathmandu, it's 19:40 in Meixian.

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

The return flight from Meixian (MXZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 284° (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 Meixian Airport (MXZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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