Kunming to Kathmandu (KMG–KTM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
LXA Shannan (Gonggar) 6h 40m 3U8LMU → H9 Shannan (Gonggar) (LXA) to Kathmandu flights
DAC Dhaka 6h 50m MU → BG Dhaka (DAC) to Kathmandu flights
BKK Bangkok 6h 50m KQKYMU → TG Bangkok (BKK) to Kathmandu flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 9h 28m 3U8LAQ → CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kathmandu flights
HKG Hong Kong 10h 16m MU → CXRA Hong Kong (HKG) to Kathmandu flights
KUL Sepang 11h 39m AKMUOD → MHOD Sepang (KUL) to Kathmandu flights
SZX Shenzhen 11h 47m 3U8LCA → H9 Shenzhen (SZX) to Kathmandu flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 15h 25m 3U8LCA → 3UCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kathmandu flights
SIN Singapore 16h 15m GAMUSQ → GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Kathmandu flights
CMB Colombo 20h 5m MU → UL Colombo (CMB) to Kathmandu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Kunming to Kathmandu
1 carrier, 4 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,101 mi 3h 25m nonstop -2.25h behind

KMG–KTM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,101 miles in approximately 3h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KMG–KTM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
MU China Eastern Airlines 4 737 3h25 – SkyTeam –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – MU
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: MU (4 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KMG to KTM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
1
flight
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
4
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KMG to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
CCU ~5h 41m LXA ~6h 40m DAC ~6h 50m BKK ~6h 50m DMK ~7h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
745
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.25h
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Kunming.
KMG: CST · KTM: +0545

When it's 6:00 PM in Kunming, it's 3.75:00 PM in Kathmandu.
Distance & Flight Time
1,101 mi / 1,773 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 25m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders receive a gratis (free) tourist visa on arrival in Nepal for up to 150 days per calendar year. The visa can be obtained at Tribhuvan International Airport or any authorized land border crossing. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival. An online application can be completed in advance at Nepal's Department of Immigration portal to speed up processing at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to KMG

Kunming Metro Line 6 runs from Kunming South Railway Station and Guangfu Road to the airport in 40–55 minutes (¥6–8). Trains operate 6am to 11pm and bypass the expressway congestion that affects taxis during peak hours.

The airport is 26km northeast of central Kunming. Taxis cost ¥60–90 and take 40–60 minutes. Airport express coaches (¥25–30) serve major hotels. Traffic on the Kunming–Changshui Expressway can be heavy during holidays.

Facts

KMG–KTM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kunming to Kathmandu route.
Route details
Distance1,101 mi / 1,773 km
Flight time3h 25m
Time difference-2.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights4 out / 4 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KMG
Full nameKunming Changshui International Airport
IATA / ICAOKMG / ZPPP
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.1M
Elevation6,903 ft / 2,104 m
Destination: KTM
Full nameTribhuvan International Airport
IATA / ICAOKTM / VNKT
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation4,390 ft / 1,338 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KMG to KTM flights.
Nonstop flights from Kunming Changshui International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport take about 3h 25m gate to gate. The route covers 1,101 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KMG to KTM: China Eastern Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lhasa Gonggar, Hazrat Shahjalal and Suvarnabhumi.
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Kunming.
Yes, return flights from KTM to KMG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 KMG to KTM

Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 4 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KMG to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KMG to KTM is about 3 hours 25 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,101 miles (1,773 km). There are approximately 4 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 8 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lhasa Gonggar, Hazrat Shahjalal and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.