KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,210 km
1,995 miles
SQJ
Sanming
China
Distance
3,210 km
1,995 mi / 1,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
85°
east

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KTM SQJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sanming Shaxian Airport
IATA Code KTM SQJ
ICAO Code VNKT ZSSM
City Kathmandu Sanming
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 820 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 26.430000, 117.840000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sanming (SQJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 3,210 kilometers (1,995 miles / 1,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 20:51 in Kathmandu, it's 23:06 in Sanming.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,570 feet between the two airports. Sanming Shaxian Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sanming (SQJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 280° (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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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