KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,253 km
2,021 miles
NKG
Nanjing
China
Distance
3,253 km
2,021 mi / 1,757 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM NKG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nanjing Lukou Airport
IATA Code KTM NKG
ICAO Code VNKT ZSNJ
City Kathmandu Nanjing
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 49 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 31.740000, 118.860000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nanjing (NKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) in Nanjing, China is 3,253 kilometers (2,021 miles / 1,757 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 18:08 in Kathmandu, it's 20:23 in Nanjing.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,341 feet between the two airports. Nanjing Lukou Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Nanjing (NKG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 271° (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 Nanjing Lukou Airport (NKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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