KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
1,258 km
782 miles
YUS
Yushu
China
Distance
1,258 km
782 mi / 679 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YUS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Yushu Batang Airport
IATA Code KTM YUS
ICAO Code VNKT ZYLS
City Kathmandu Yushu
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 4,390 ft 12,816 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 32.840000, 97.040000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Yushu (YUS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Yushu Batang Airport (YUS) in Yushu, China is 1,258 kilometers (782 miles / 679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

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 08:14 in Kathmandu, it's 10:29 in Yushu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,426 feet between the two airports. Yushu Batang Airport sits higher than Tribhuvan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Yushu (YUS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 246° (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 Yushu Batang Airport (YUS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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