KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,628 km
1,633 miles
SHS
Shashi
China
Distance
2,628 km
1,633 mi / 1,419 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
77°
east northeast

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KTM SHS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Shashi Airport
IATA Code KTM SHS
ICAO Code VNKT ZHSS
City Kathmandu Shashi
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 30.320000, 112.280000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shashi (SHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Shashi Airport (SHS) in Shashi, China is 2,628 kilometers (1,633 miles / 1,419 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 03:11 in Kathmandu, it's 05:26 in Shashi.

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

The return flight from Shashi (SHS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 270° (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 Shashi Airport (SHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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