KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,191 km
1,983 miles
SQD
Shangrao
China
Distance
3,191 km
1,983 mi / 1,723 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
81°
east

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KTM SQD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sanqingshan
IATA Code KTM SQD
ICAO Code VNKT ZSSR
City Kathmandu Shangrao
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 340 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 28.380000, 117.960000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shangrao (SQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sanqingshan (SQD) in Shangrao, China is 3,191 kilometers (1,983 miles / 1,723 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 03:05 in Kathmandu, it's 05:20 in Shangrao.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,050 feet between the two airports. Sanqingshan sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Shangrao (SQD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 277° (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 Sanqingshan (SQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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