Beijing to Kathmandu (PEK–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 55m CATVZH H9 Shannan (Gonggar) (LXA) to Kathmandu flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 9h 8m CAHUSC CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kathmandu flights
DEL New Delhi 9h 35m CA 6EAIKL New Delhi (DEL) to Kathmandu flights
KMG Kunming 10h 3U8LCA MU Kunming (KMG) to Kathmandu flights
HKG Hong Kong 10h 16m CACXHU CXRA Hong Kong (HKG) to Kathmandu flights
SZX Shenzhen 10h 26m CAHUSC H9 Shenzhen (SZX) to Kathmandu flights
ICN Seoul 10h 55m CAKEMF KE Seoul (ICN) to Kathmandu flights
BKK Bangkok 11h 5m CAHUPG TG Bangkok (BKK) to Kathmandu flights
SIN Singapore 13h 30m CAETSQ GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Kathmandu flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 17h CAHUSC 3UCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kathmandu flights
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Beijing to Kathmandu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2.25h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PEK and KTM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,248
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
-2.25h
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · KTM: +0545

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 3.75:00 PM in Kathmandu.
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.

Getting to PEK

Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.

PEK–KTM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Kathmandu route.
Route details
Time difference-2.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: KTM
IATA / ICAOKTM / VNKT
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation4,390 ft / 1,338 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to KTM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lhasa Gonggar, Guangzhou Baiyun and Indira Gandhi.
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Beijing.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Lhasa Gonggar, Guangzhou Baiyun and Indira Gandhi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.