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KDT to RKZ: distance & flight time
Nakhon Pathom (Kamphaeng Saen Airport) → Shigatse (Shigatse Air Base)
1,253 mi
2,016 km · 1,089 nm
3h 11m
estimated nonstop flight time
+1h
time difference · heading northwest
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Flight time details
1,253 miles nonstop takes roughly 3h 11m gate to gate, flying northwest. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 1-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KDT — Kamphaeng Saen Airport · Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
- RKZ — Shigatse Air Base · Shigatse, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KDT
- DMK · Don Mueang International Airport48 mi away
- BKK · Suvarnabhumi Airport63 mi away
- TKH · Takhli Airport85 mi away
- HHQ · Hua Hin Airport101 mi away
Near RKZ
- LXA · Lhasa Gonggar Airport96 mi away
- PBH · Paro Airport135 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KDT from RKZ?
The flight distance from Nakhon Pathom (KDT) to Shigatse (RKZ) is 1,253 miles (2,016 km, 1,089 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KDT to RKZ?
A nonstop flight takes about 3h 11m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from KDT to RKZ?
Nonstop service on KDT–RKZ depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 3h 11m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Nakhon Pathom and Shigatse?
Shigatse is 1 hour ahead of Nakhon Pathom.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KDT to RKZ?
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