KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,403 km
2,114 miles
WUX
Wuxi
China
Distance
3,403 km
2,114 mi / 1,837 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
74°
east northeast

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KTM WUX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sunan Shuofang International Airport
IATA Code KTM WUX
ICAO Code VNKT ZSWX
City Kathmandu Wuxi
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 31.490000, 120.430000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Wuxi (WUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) in Wuxi, China is 3,403 kilometers (2,114 miles / 1,837 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 20:13 in Kathmandu, it's 22:28 in Wuxi.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,366 feet between the two airports. Sunan Shuofang International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Wuxi (WUX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 272° (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 Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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