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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
H9986
H9 Himalaya
319
5:55 AM
CST TT3
8:35 AM
+0545
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
H9985
H9 Himalaya
319
9:50 PM
+0545 TI Red-eye
4:30 AM+1
CST
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 35m 3U8LCA MU Kunming (KMG) to Kathmandu flights
BKK Bangkok 8h 40m 3UCZTG TG Bangkok (BKK) to Kathmandu flights
HGH Hangzhou 9h 20m 3UCACZ H9 Hangzhou (HGH) to Kathmandu flights
SIN Singapore 9h 50m CZSQVA GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Kathmandu flights
KUL Sepang 10h 30m 3UAKCZ MHOD Sepang (KUL) to Kathmandu flights
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 13h 10m AFCACZ H9 Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Kathmandu flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 15h 25m 3UCACZ 3UCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kathmandu flights
DXB Dubai 16h 5m EK EKFZH9 Dubai (DXB) to Kathmandu flights
ICN Seoul 17h 5m CACZKE KE Seoul (ICN) to Kathmandu flights
IST Istanbul 26h 5m LH TK Istanbul (IST) to Kathmandu flights
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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.

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 2 319 4h55
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – H9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: H9 (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, SZX to KTM direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
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
2
Outbound / wk
2
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SZX to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,062
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.

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
Airports within 200 miles of SZX with service to Tribhuvan International Airport.

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.

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.

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
IATA / ICAOSZX / ZGSZ
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr61.4M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: KTM
IATA / ICAOKTM / VNKT
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation4,390 ft / 1,338 m

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 Hangzhou Xiaoshan.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KTM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
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.
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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 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 Hangzhou Xiaoshan. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hong Kong (HKG) and Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN).