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Flights from Kathmandu to Hanoi

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Hanoi. 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
KTMHANKMG

Kathmandu to Hanoi at a glance

Fastest journey5h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu to Hanoi

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

1
KTM Kunming (KMG) HAN
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 22m
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2
KTM Bangkok (BKK) HAN
Leg 1: Nepal Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Vietnam Airlines, Lao Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 31m
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3
KTM Kolkata (CCU) HAN
Leg 1: Buddha Air · Leg 2: IndiGo
Self-transfer likely ~6h 33m
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4
KTM Chongqing (CKG) HAN
Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines · Leg 2: West Air
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
+1.25hHanoi vs Kathmandu
Currency in Hanoi
VND
Airports
KTM → HAN

Flights from Kathmandu to Hanoi: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to Hanoi?
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 Kathmandu to Hanoi?
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 Kathmandu and Hanoi?
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 Kathmandu and Hanoi?
Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Hanoi: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Hanoi?
Hanoi is 1.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu.

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