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Flights from Hanoi to Kathmandu

There are no direct flights from Hanoi to Kathmandu. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Bangkok, about 5h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 5h 22m
HANKTMKMG

Hanoi to Kathmandu at a glance

Fastest journey5h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Hanoi to Kathmandu

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
HAN Kunming (KMG) KTM
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 22m
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2
HAN Bangkok (BKK) KTM
Leg 1: Vietnam Airlines, Lao Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Nepal Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 31m
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3
HAN Kolkata (CCU) KTM
Leg 1: IndiGo · Leg 2: Buddha Air
Self-transfer likely ~6h 33m
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HAN Chongqing (CKG) KTM
Leg 1: West Air · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 17m
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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
2,203 km1,368 miles
Journey time
5h 22mestimate
Time difference
-1.25hKathmandu vs Hanoi
Currency in Kathmandu
USD
Airports
HAN → KTM

Flights from Hanoi to Kathmandu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Hanoi to Kathmandu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Bangkok and Kolkata. 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 Hanoi to Kathmandu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,203 km.
Where do you change planes between Hanoi and Kathmandu?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Bangkok (BKK), Kolkata (CCU) and Chongqing (CKG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Hanoi and Kathmandu?
Hanoi: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
What is the time difference between Hanoi and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 1.25 hours behind Hanoi.

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