KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
2,260 km
1,405 miles
WXN
Wanxian
China
Distance
2,260 km
1,405 mi / 1,221 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
76°
east northeast

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KTM WXN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Wanxian Airport
IATA Code KTM WXN
ICAO Code VNKT ZUWX
City Kathmandu Wanxian
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 30.800000, 108.430000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Wanxian (WXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Wanxian Airport (WXN) in Wanxian, China is 2,260 kilometers (1,405 miles / 1,221 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 19:48 in Kathmandu, it's 22:03 in Wanxian.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,390 feet between the two airports. Wanxian Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Wanxian (WXN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 267° (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 Wanxian Airport (WXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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