Hong Kong to Kathmandu (HKG–KTM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
CX603
CX Cathay Pacific
333
6:20 PM
HKT TT1
9:30 PM
+0545
5h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RA410
RA Nepal
320
6:45 PM
HKT TT1
10:00 PM
+0545
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
RA409
RA Nepal
320
12:14 PM
+0545 TI
6:32 PM
HKT
4h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
CX640
CX Cathay Pacific
333
10:55 PM
+0545 TI
5:25 AM+1
HKT
4h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Hong Kong to Kathmandu
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 9 Flights/wk 1,822 mi 5h 25m nonstop -2.25h behind 14 1-stop hubs

HKG–KTM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific and Nepal Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,822 miles in approximately 5h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HKG–KTM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
CX Cathay Pacific 7 333 5h25 Oneworld
RA Nepal Airlines 2 320 5h30
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – RA
333 Airbus A330-300 – CX
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: CX (7 flights/wk, 78%)
Unaffiliated: RA (2 flights/wk, 22%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, HKG to KTM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
2
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
838
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Kathmandu from Hong Kong

Nearby airports with service to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Metric HKG→KTM CAN→KTM
Distance from HKG 84 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1
Weekly flights 9 14
Flight time 5h 25m 4h 40m
Airports within 200 miles of HKG with service to Tribhuvan International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.25h
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · KTM: +0545

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 3.75:00 PM in Kathmandu.
Distance & Flight Time
1,822 mi / 2,932 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 25m to 5h 30m.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders can get a visa on arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu and at land border crossings. The tourist visa is free of charge for HKSAR and Chinese passport holders. It allows stays of up to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry. Bring two passport-sized photos for the on-arrival process.

Online pre-registration is available through Nepal's immigration website, which speeds up processing at the border.

Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

HKG–KTM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Kathmandu route.
Route details
Distance1,822 mi / 2,932 km
Flight time5h 25m to 5h 30m
Time difference-2.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 9 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: HKG
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: KTM
IATA / ICAOKTM / VNKT
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation4,390 ft / 1,338 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to KTM flights.
Nonstop flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport take approximately 5h 25m to 5h 30m. The route covers 1,822 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Cathay Pacific and Nepal Airlines.
There are approximately 9 nonstop flights per week from HKG to KTM. The return direction has about 9 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AUH, CAN, BLR, DMK, TFU, DEL, DAC, BOM, KUL, DOH, DXB, KMG, ICN and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Hong Kong.
Yes, return flights from KTM to HKG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from HKG to KTM

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) are connected by nonstop service from Cathay Pacific and Nepal Airlines. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

HKG to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HKG to KTM ranges from 5 hours 25 minutes to 5 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,822 miles (2,932 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 18 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via AUH. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).