KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,523 km
2,189 miles
XEN
Xingcheng Air Base
China
Distance
3,523 km
2,189 mi / 1,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
57°
east northeast

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KTM XEN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Xingcheng Air Base
IATA Code KTM XEN
ICAO Code VNKT ZYXC
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 30 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 40.580000, 120.700000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) in Xingcheng Air Base, China is 3,523 kilometers (2,189 miles / 1,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 04:35 in Kathmandu, it's 06:50 in Xingcheng Air Base.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,360 feet between the two airports. Xingcheng Air Base sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 257° (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 Xingcheng Air Base (XEN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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