Chengdu (Jianyang) to Kathmandu (TFU–KTM) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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3U Sichuan
320
9:05 AM
CST TT1
10:45 AM
+0545
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CA Air China
319
9:25 AM
CST TT1
10:55 AM
+0545
3h 45m
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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
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 8h 53m 3UAQCA → CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kathmandu flights
DEL New Delhi 9h 15m 3U → 6EAIKL New Delhi (DEL) to Kathmandu flights
HKG Hong Kong 9h 33m CACXCZ → CXRA Hong Kong (HKG) to Kathmandu flights
BKK Bangkok 9h 37m 3U9CCZ → TG Bangkok (BKK) to Kathmandu flights
BOM Mumbai 10h 30m 3U → 6E Mumbai (BOM) to Kathmandu flights
KUL Sepang 11h 3UD7MH → MHOD Sepang (KUL) to Kathmandu flights
ICN Seoul 11h 10m 3UCAOZ → KE Seoul (ICN) to Kathmandu flights
SIN Singapore 13h 5m 3UCACZ → GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Kathmandu flights
DOH Doha 13h 20m AYBAQR → QR Doha (DOH) to Kathmandu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Chengdu (Jianyang) to Kathmandu
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,166 mi 3h 50m nonstop -2.25h behind

TFU–KTM is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Sichuan Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 1,166 miles in approximately 3h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop TFU–KTM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
3U Sichuan Airlines 7 320 3h55 – – –
CA Air China 7 319 3h45 – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – CA
320 Airbus A320 – 3U
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 3U (7 flights/wk, 50%)
Star Alliance: CA (7 flights/wk, 50%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, TFU to KTM direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for TFU to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~31h
Longest
KMG ~6h 50m XIY ~7h 20m DMK ~7h 55m CAN ~8h 53m DEL ~9h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
956
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2.25h
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
TFU: CST · KTM: +0545

When it's 6:00 PM in Chengdu (Jianyang), it's 3.75:00 PM in Kathmandu.
Distance & Flight Time
1,166 mi / 1,876 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 50m 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 TFU

Metro Line 18 is the fastest and cheapest way out. The express service skips intermediate stops and reaches TFU from Chengdu South Railway Station in 35 minutes (CNY 10). The all-stop service takes 50 minutes for the same fare. From Tianfu Square, expect a transfer and a total of about CNY 30. Trains run from 6:00 to 23:00.

Airport buses cover five routes including Chunxi Road (Line 1), Jinsha Bus Hub (Line 2), and Chengdu East Railway Station (Line 4). Day fare is a flat CNY 15; night service (23:30 to 6:00) costs CNY 25. Lines 1, 2, and 3 run 24 hours. Taxis from Tianfu Square cost CNY 180-260 during the day and take 45-60 minutes via the expressway. DiDi ride-hail runs CNY 90-130 from pickup lanes on the east side of the arrivals hall.

Facts

TFU–KTM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chengdu (Jianyang) to Kathmandu route.
Route details
Distance1,166 mi / 1,876 km
Flight time3h 50m
Time difference-2.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: TFU
Full nameChengdu Tianfu International Airport
IATA / ICAOTFU / ZUTF
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr54.9M
Elevation1,440 ft / 439 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 TFU to KTM flights.
Nonstop flights from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport take about 3h 50m gate to gate. The route covers 1,166 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from TFU to KTM: Sichuan Airlines and Air China.
This route has daily 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, Guangzhou Baiyun and Indira Gandhi.
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Chengdu (Jianyang).
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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 TFU to KTM

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines and Air China. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

TFU to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from TFU to KTM is about 3 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,166 miles (1,876 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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