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KTM to HEK: distance & flight time
Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport) → Heihe (Heihe Airport)
2,685 mi
4,321 km · 2,333 nm
5h 44m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.3h
time difference · heading northeast
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Flight time details
2,685 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 44m gate to gate, flying northeast. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.3-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- KTM — Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu, Nepal
- HEK — Heihe Airport · Heihe, China
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near KTM
- SIF · Simara Airport44 mi away
- RHP · Ramechhap Airport48 mi away
- BHR · Bharatpur Airport57 mi away
- MEY · Meghauli Airport70 mi away
Near HEK
- BQS · Ignatyevo Airport18 mi away
- DTU · Wudalianchi Dedu Airport131 mi away
- JGD · Jiagedaqi Airport142 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is KTM from HEK?
The flight distance from Kathmandu (KTM) to Heihe (HEK) is 2,685 miles (4,321 km, 2,333 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KTM to HEK?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 44m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Heihe?
Heihe is 2.3 hours ahead of Kathmandu.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KTM to HEK?
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