Shenzhen to Kathmandu (SZX–KTM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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H9986
H9 Himalaya
32A
5:55 AM
CST
8:35 AM
+0545
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H9 Himalaya
32A
9:50 PM
+0545 TI
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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
KMG Kunming 6h 50m 3U8LCA → MU Kunming (KMG) to Kathmandu flights
BKK Bangkok 8h 35m 3UCZSC → TG Bangkok (BKK) to Kathmandu flights
KUL Sepang 9h 39m 3UAKCZ → MHOD Sepang (KUL) to Kathmandu flights
ICN Seoul 10h 54m CACZKE → KE Seoul (ICN) to Kathmandu flights
SIN Singapore 11h 8m CZSQVA → GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Kathmandu flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 15h 40m 3UCACZ → 3UCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kathmandu flights
DXB Dubai 20h 25m EK → EKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Kathmandu flights
IST Istanbul 26h 15m LH → TK Istanbul (IST) to Kathmandu flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 31h 3m EY → EY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Kathmandu flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) ~7h 25m MU → CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kathmandu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shenzhen to Kathmandu
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 1,809 mi 4h 55m nonstop -2.25h behind

SZX–KTM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Himalaya Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,809 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore SZX Routes KTM Routes SZX Live Flights KTM Live Flights
All flights from Kathmandu (KTM) Kathmandu to Shenzhen flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SZX–KTM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
H9 Himalaya Airlines 2 32A 4h55 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – H9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: H9 (2 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, SZX to KTM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
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
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
KMG ~6h 50m CAN ~7h 25m DMK ~7h 33m XIY ~8h 30m BKK ~8h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
931
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 Shenzhen

Nearby airports with service to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Metric SZX→KTM HKG→KTM CAN→KTM
Distance from SZX – 24 mi 61 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 1
Weekly flights 2 9 14
Flight time 4h 55m 5h 5m 4h 40m
Hong Kong (HKG) to Kathmandu flights · Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kathmandu flights
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shenzhen, it's 3.75:00 PM in Kathmandu.
Distance & Flight Time
1,809 mi / 2,910 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m 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 SZX

Shenzhen Metro Line 11 (Airport Express) runs from Futian or Luohu to the airport in 35–50 minutes (¥20–30). Trains run from 6am to around midnight. This is the standard option for arrivals from central Shenzhen and the Hong Kong border crossing at Futian.

Taxis from downtown Shenzhen (Luohu/Futian) cost ¥60–100 and take 30–50 minutes depending on expressway traffic. High-speed rail connections exist but require a shuttle or metro link from Shenzhen North station.

Facts

SZX–KTM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shenzhen to Kathmandu route.
Route details
Distance1,809 mi / 2,910 km
Flight time4h 55m
Time difference-2.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SZX
Full nameShenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 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 SZX to KTM flights.
Nonstop flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport take about 4h 55m gate to gate. The route covers 1,809 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SZX 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 Kunming Changshui, Suvarnabhumi and Kuala Lumpur.
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Shenzhen.
Yes, return flights from KTM to SZX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HKG and CAN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 SZX to KTM

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) are connected by nonstop service from Himalaya Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SZX to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SZX to KTM is about 4 hours 55 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,809 miles (2,910 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 4 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kunming Changshui, Suvarnabhumi and Kuala Lumpur. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).