Xianyang (Weicheng) to Kathmandu (XIY–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) 5h 55m 3UMUTV → H9 Shannan (Gonggar) (LXA) to Kathmandu flights
KMG Kunming 7h 8m 3U8L9H → MU Kunming (KMG) to Kathmandu flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 8h 48m 3UAQCA → CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kathmandu flights
HKG Hong Kong 11h 41m CXMU → CXRA Hong Kong (HKG) to Kathmandu flights
KUL Sepang 12h 7m 3UD7 → MHOD Sepang (KUL) to Kathmandu flights
SZX Shenzhen 12h 39m 3U9C9H → H9 Shenzhen (SZX) to Kathmandu flights
SIN Singapore 16h 30m MUSQTR → GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Kathmandu flights
BKK Bangkok 16h 50m 9C → TG Bangkok (BKK) to Kathmandu flights
TFU Chengdu (Jianyang) 20h 5m CZ → 3UCA Chengdu (Jianyang) (TFU) to Kathmandu flights
IST Istanbul 30h 20m MU → TK Istanbul (IST) to Kathmandu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Xianyang (Weicheng) to Kathmandu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 1,457 mi 4h 15m nonstop -2.25h behind

XIY–KTM had nonstop service from Icelandair, last on the schedule in June 2026. There's no nonstop on it right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. The connecting options below are sorted by layover. Nonstop, it's about 1,457 miles in 4h 15m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

Carriers that operated nonstop XIY–KTM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FI Icelandair 1 – – – – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: FI (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for XIY to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
13
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
LXA ~5h 55m KMG ~7h 8m CAN ~8h 48m DMK ~8h 50m HKG ~11h 41m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
813
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 Xianyang (Weicheng).
XIY: CST · KTM: +0545

When it's 6:00 PM in Xianyang (Weicheng), it's 3.75:00 PM in Kathmandu.
Distance & Flight Time
1,457 mi / 2,344 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 15m 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 XIY

Xi'an Metro Line 14 opened in 2024 and connects Xi'an North (high-speed rail station) to T5 at Xianyang Airport in 30–35 minutes (¥6). This replaced the previous airport shuttle bus as the default transit option for most travelers. Line 14 also connects to Xi'an central via transfers at Xi'an North.Airport shuttle buses still serve the city centre and Bell Tower area (¥30, 50–70 min). Taxis from Xi'an Zhonglou (Bell Tower area) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–60 minutes on the G30 expressway. DiDi is widely used. The airport is 47 km northwest of the city centre.

Facts

XIY–KTM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Xianyang (Weicheng) to Kathmandu route.
Route details
Distance1,457 mi / 2,344 km
Flight time4h 15m
Time difference-2.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: XIY
Full nameXi'an Xianyang International Airport
IATA / ICAOXIY / ZLXY
TimezoneAsia/Chongqing
Passengers/yr47.0M
Elevation1,572 ft / 479 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 XIY to KTM flights.
Nonstop flights from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport take about 4h 15m gate to gate. The route covers 1,457 miles.
1 airline operated the nonstop from XIY to KTM: Icelandair. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. There's no nonstop right now, so today you'd fly it with one stop. See the connection options above, ranked by layover.
Not right now. The last scheduled nonstop was in June 2026. You can still fly it with one stop, and the connecting options above are sorted by layover. Nonstop, the hop took about 4h 15m.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Lhasa Gonggar, Kunming Changshui and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Xianyang (Weicheng).
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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 XIY to KTM

Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) had nonstop service from Icelandair, last on the schedule in June 2026. The nonstop is dormant right now, so the way to fly it today is one connection, and the options above are sorted by layover.

XIY to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from XIY to KTM is about 4 hours 15 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,457 miles (2,344 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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