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

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H9 Himalaya
319
2:09 PM
+06
1:17 PM+1
+0545
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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 3 hubs
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 23h 23m 8LCAEU → 3UCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kathmandu flights
KMG Kunming 23h 23m 8LMUTV → MU Kunming (KMG) to Kathmandu flights
XIY Xianyang (Weicheng) ~23h 23m 3UMUTV → FI Xianyang (Weicheng) (XIY) to Kathmandu flights
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Shannan (Gonggar) to Kathmandu
1 carrier, 5 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 355 mi 23h 23m nonstop -0.25h behind

LXA–KTM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Himalaya Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 355 miles in approximately 23h 23m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Kathmandu (KTM) Kathmandu to Shannan (Gonggar) flights
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 23h23 – – –
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
3
Hubs
~23h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
XIY ~23h 23m TFU ~23h 23m KMG ~23h 23m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
154
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 2
Weekly flights 5 19
Flight time 23h 23m 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 23m 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.
Facts

LXA–KTM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shannan (Gonggar) to Kathmandu route.
Route details
Distance355 mi / 571 km
Flight time23h 23m
Time difference-0.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights5 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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 about 23h 23m gate to gate. The route covers 355 miles.
1 airline operates flights from LXA to KTM: Himalaya 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 Chengdu Tianfu and Kunming Changshui.
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 is about 23 hours 23 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 355 miles (571 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chengdu Tianfu and Kunming Changshui. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Paro (PBH).