Shannan (Gonggar) to Kathmandu (LXA–KTM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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H9 Himalaya
319
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Shannan (Gonggar) to Kathmandu
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5 Flights/wk 355 mi 23h 21m nonstop -0.25h behind 2 1-stop hubs

LXA–KTM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Himalaya Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 355 miles in approximately 23h 21m. Beyond nonstop, 2 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LXA–KTM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
H9 Himalaya Airlines 5 319 23h21 – – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – H9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: H9 (5 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, LXA to KTM direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
5
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LXA to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~22h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
125
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kathmandu from Shannan (Gonggar)

Nearby airports with service to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Metric LXA→KTM PBH→KTM
Distance from LXA – 159 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 5 12
Flight time 23h 21m 1h 10m
Paro (PBH) to Kathmandu flights
Airports within 200 miles of LXA with service to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-0.25h
Kathmandu is 0.25 hours behind Shannan (Gonggar).
LXA: +06 · KTM: +0545

When it's 6:00 PM in Shannan (Gonggar), it's 5.75:00 PM in Kathmandu.
Distance & Flight Time
355 mi / 571 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 23h 21m.
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.
Facts

LXA–KTM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shannan (Gonggar) to Kathmandu route.
Route details
Distance355 mi / 571 km
Flight time23h 21m
Time difference-0.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out
1-stop connections2 hubs
Origin: LXA
Full nameLhasa Gonggar International Airport
IATA / ICAOLXA / ZULS
TimezoneAsia/Urumqi
Elevation11,713 ft / 3,570 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 LXA to KTM flights.
Nonstop flights from Lhasa Gonggar International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport take approximately 23h 21m. The route covers 355 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Himalaya Airlines.
There are approximately 5 nonstop flights per week from LXA to KTM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through TFU and KMG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Kathmandu is 0.25 hours behind Shannan (Gonggar).
Nearby alternatives include PBH. 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 LXA to KTM

Lhasa Gonggar International Airport (LXA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) are connected by nonstop service from Himalaya Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

LXA to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LXA to KTM ranges from 23 hours 21 minutes. The route covers a distance of 355 miles (571 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

2 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 22 hours via TFU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Paro (PBH).