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Flights from Chicago to Kathmandu
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Kathmandu. The easiest way is one stop via New Delhi or Doha, about 18h 33m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 33m
Chicago to Kathmandu at a glance
Fastest journey18h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New Delhi or Doha
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Kathmandu
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Doha (DOH) KTM
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Qatar Airways
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 12,243 km7,603 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 33mestimate
- Time difference
- +11.75hKathmandu vs Chicago
- Currency in Kathmandu
- USD
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → KTM
Flights from Chicago to Kathmandu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Kathmandu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New Delhi, Doha and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Kathmandu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,243 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Kathmandu?
The best connecting points are New Delhi (DEL), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and Seoul (ICN). Air India flies both legs via New Delhi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Kathmandu?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 11.75 hours ahead of Chicago.
