KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,772 km
1,722 miles
TYN
Taiyuan
China
Distance
2,772 km
1,722 mi / 1,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM TYN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Taiyuan Wusu Airport
IATA Code KTM TYN
ICAO Code VNKT ZBYN
City Kathmandu Taiyuan
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,575 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 37.750000, 112.630000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Taiyuan (TYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) in Taiyuan, China is 2,772 kilometers (1,722 miles / 1,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 21:00 in Kathmandu, it's 23:15 in Taiyuan.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,815 feet between the two airports. Taiyuan Wusu Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Taiyuan (TYN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 254° (west southwest). 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 Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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