KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
708 km
440 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
708 km
440 mi / 382 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
315°
northwest

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KTM NGQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code KTM NGQ
ICAO Code VNKT ZUAL
City Kathmandu Shiquanhe
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 32.100000, 80.050000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 708 kilometers (440 miles / 382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 15:59 in Kathmandu, it's 18:14 in Shiquanhe.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,632 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa 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 Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). 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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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