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Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kathmandu

There are no direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kathmandu. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Paro, about 6h 11m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 11m
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Ho Chi Minh City to Kathmandu at a glance

Fastest journey6h 11mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Paro

Best ways to fly from Ho Chi Minh City 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
SGN Bangkok (DMK) KTM
Leg 1: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air · Leg 2: Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air
One airline, one ticket ~6h 11m
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SGN Paro (PBH) KTM
Leg 1: Bhutan Airlines · Leg 2: Bhutan Airlines, Drukair
One airline, one ticket ~6h 14m
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3
SGN Kunming (KMG) KTM
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Kunming Airlines, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 46m
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SGN New Delhi (DEL) KTM
Leg 1: Air India, VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, Bhutan Airlines, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~8h 05m
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SGN Guangzhou (CAN) KTM
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Spring Airlines, VietJet Air · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Nepal Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 00m
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SGN Hong Kong (HKG) KTM
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, VietJet Air · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Nepal Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 02m
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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
2,911 km1,808 miles
Journey time
6h 11mestimate
Time difference
-1.25hKathmandu vs Ho Chi Minh City
Currency in Kathmandu
USD
Airports
SGN → KTM

Flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kathmandu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City to Kathmandu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Paro and Kunming. 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 Ho Chi Minh City to Kathmandu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 11m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,911 km.
Where do you change planes between Ho Chi Minh City and Kathmandu?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (DMK), Paro (PBH), Kunming (KMG) and New Delhi (DEL). Thai AirAsia flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ho Chi Minh City and Kathmandu?
Ho Chi Minh City: Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN). Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
What is the time difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 1.25 hours behind Ho Chi Minh City.

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