KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,044 km
1,270 miles
NAO
Nanchong
China
Distance
2,044 km
1,270 mi / 1,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM NAO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nanchong Airport
IATA Code KTM NAO
ICAO Code VNKT ZUNC
City Kathmandu Nanchong
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 30.800000, 106.160000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nanchong (NAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nanchong Airport (NAO) in Nanchong, China is 2,044 kilometers (1,270 miles / 1,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 11:51 in Kathmandu, it's 14:06 in Nanchong.

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

The return flight from Nanchong (NAO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 266° (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 Nanchong Airport (NAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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