KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
3,490 km
2,168 miles
YNT
Yantai
China
Distance
3,490 km
2,168 mi / 1,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
62°
east northeast

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KTM YNT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Penglai Intl
IATA Code KTM YNT
ICAO Code VNKT ZSYT
City Kathmandu Yantai
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 154 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 37.660000, 120.990000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Yantai (YNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Penglai Intl (YNT) in Yantai, China is 3,490 kilometers (2,168 miles / 1,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 16:00 in Kathmandu, it's 18:15 in Yantai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,236 feet between the two airports. Penglai Intl sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Yantai (YNT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 262° (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 Penglai Intl (YNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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