KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,267 km
2,030 miles
XIL
Xilinhot
China
Distance
3,267 km
2,030 mi / 1,764 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
48°
northeast

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KTM XIL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Xilinhot Airport
IATA Code KTM XIL
ICAO Code VNKT ZBXH
City Kathmandu Xilinhot
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 43.920000, 115.960000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Xilinhot (XIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Xilinhot Airport (XIL) in Xilinhot, China is 3,267 kilometers (2,030 miles / 1,764 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 09:03 in Kathmandu, it's 11:18 in Xilinhot.

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

The return flight from Xilinhot (XIL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 247° (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 Xilinhot Airport (XIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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