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Flights from Kathmandu to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Chicago. 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
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Kathmandu to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey18h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New Delhi or Doha

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu to Chicago

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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KTM New Delhi (DEL) CHI
Leg 1: Air India, Bhutan Airlines, IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India
One airline, one ticket ~18h 33m
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KTM Doha (DOH) CHI
Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~21h 01m
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KTM Istanbul (IST) CHI
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 09m
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KTM Seoul (ICN) CHI
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~20h 36m
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KTM Hong Kong (HKG) CHI
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~21h 49m
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KTM Dubai (DXB) CHI
Leg 1: flydubai, Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~21h 47m
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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
12,243 km7,603 miles
Journey time
18h 33mestimate
Time difference
-11.75hChicago vs Kathmandu
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
KTM → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Kathmandu to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to Chicago?
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 Kathmandu to Chicago?
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 Kathmandu and Chicago?
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 Kathmandu and Chicago?
Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Chicago?
Chicago is 11.75 hours behind Kathmandu.

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