Distance From Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport, LJG - KTM Distance

The distance from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) is 918 miles or 1476 kilometers or 797 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lijiang (Gucheng) ( China ) to Kathmandu ( Nepal )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lijiang (Gucheng) and Kathmandu takes around 2 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lijiang Sanyi International Airport, Lijiang (Gucheng), China to Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu, Nepal is 2 hours 6 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • LJG - KTM

Kilometers		1476 km
Statute Miles		918 miles
Nautical Miles		797 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		2 hours 6 minutes

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport Flight Route Map - LJG to KTM Flight Path

Location of Lijiang Sanyi International Airport & Tribhuvan International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Lijiang (Gucheng) to Kathmandu nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Lijiang (Gucheng), China and Kathmandu, Nepal.

Time Difference Between the Airports • LJG - KTM

Time difference between Lijiang (Gucheng) (China) and Kathmandu (Nepal) is 2 Hours 15 Minutes.
Kathmandu time is 2 Hours 15 Minutes behind Lijiang (Gucheng).

Location	Local Time
Lijiang (Gucheng) (China)	2025-12-14, 06:08:42 CST
Kathmandu (Nepal)	2025-12-14, 03:53:42 +0545

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lijiang Sanyi International Airport (LJG / ZPLJ) Lijiang (Gucheng), China

Destination

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM / VNKT) Kathmandu, Nepal