KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,911 km
1,809 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
2,911 km
1,809 mi / 1,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
95°
east

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KTM SZX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code KTM SZX
ICAO Code VNKT ZGSZ
City Kathmandu Shenzhen
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 22.640000, 113.810000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 2,911 kilometers (1,809 miles / 1,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 16:03 in Kathmandu, it's 18:18 in Shenzhen.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,377 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). 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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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