Kathmandu to Seoul (KTM–ICN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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KE696
KE Korean
789
7:20 PM
+0545 TI
4:30 AM+1
KST
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
KE695
KE Korean
789
1:00 PM
KST T2
5:45 PM
+0545
8h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Kathmandu to Seoul
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2 Flights/wk 2,465 mi 5h 55m nonstop +3.25h ahead 14 1-stop hubs

KTM–ICN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Korean Air leads the route. The flight covers 2,465 miles in approximately 5h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 14 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KTM–ICN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
KE Korean Air 2 789 5h55 SkyTeam
Aircraft on this route
789 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – KE
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: KE (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KTM to ICN direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
0
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Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KTM to ICN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
14
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
878
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3.25h
Seoul is 3.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu.
KTM: +0545 · ICN: KST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kathmandu, it's 9.25:00 PM in Seoul.
Distance & Flight Time
2,465 mi / 3,966 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 55m.
Getting from ICN

AREX Direct Train to Seoul Station (43 min, ₩11,000) is a reserved-seat express. The All-Stop train serves Hongik University, City Hall, and other inner-city stations (66 min, ₩4,550). T2 passengers board at a dedicated T2 stop before T1; don't exit early. City Check-in at Seoul Station allows bag drop and boarding pass printing before the train for select airlines.Limousine buses serve major hotel zones and neighborhoods (₩16,000–18,000). Taxis from ICN to central Seoul cost ₩65,000–90,000; use only official orange (general) or black (deluxe) cabs from the designated stands. KakaoTaxi (ride-hail) operates from the airport.

Seoul Climate

Humid continental climate. Winters are cold and dry (−8 to 2°C, December–February) with occasional snow and wind chill. ICN handles snow well, though heavy falls delay operations. Summer monsoon (Changma) runs late June through July with heavy continuous rain. Typhoons can affect operations August–September with short notice.

Spring brings Yellow Dust (hwangsa) from China. Fine particulate storms reduce visibility and occasionally disrupt flights in March–April. Autumn (October–November) is the best flying season: clear skies, low humidity, 8–18°C. Pack layers for spring and fall. Summer is hot and humid (25–32°C).

KTM–ICN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kathmandu to Seoul route.
Route details
Distance2,465 mi / 3,966 km
Flight time5h 55m
Time difference+3.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connections14 hubs
Origin: KTM
IATA / ICAOKTM / VNKT
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation4,390 ft / 1,338 m
Destination: ICN
IATA / ICAOICN / RKSI
TimezoneAsia/Seoul
Passengers/yr71.2M
Elevation23 ft / 7 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KTM to ICN flights.
Nonstop flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Incheon International Airport take approximately 5h 55m. The route covers 2,465 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Korean Air.
There are approximately 2 nonstop flights per week from KTM to ICN. The return direction has about 2 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAC, NRT, DMK, DEL, BKK, KMG, HKG, CAN, DXB, DOH, KUL, SIN, AUH and IST. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Seoul is 3.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu.
Yes, return flights from ICN to KTM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KTM to ICN

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) are connected by nonstop service from Korean Air. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KTM to ICN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KTM to ICN ranges from 5 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,465 miles (3,966 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

14 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via DAC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.