Connecting route · Nepal → Japan

Flights from Kathmandu to Osaka

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Osaka. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Hong Kong, about 8h 31m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 31m

Kathmandu to Osaka at a glance

Fastest journey8h 31mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu to Osaka

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

KTM Seoul (ICN) OSA

Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Asiana Airlines, Jeju Air, Jin Air

One airline, one ticket ~8h 31m

KTM Hong Kong (HKG) OSA

Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~9h 16m

KTM Guangzhou (CAN) OSA

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: 9 Air, China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~9h 07m

KTM Bangkok (BKK) OSA

Leg 1: Nepal Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Japan Airlines, Peach, Thai Airways

One airline, one ticket ~10h 29m

KTM Shanghai (PVG) OSA

Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~9h 33m

KTM Tokyo (NRT) OSA

Leg 1: Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines

Self-transfer likely ~10h 36m

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: 4,786 km2,972 miles
Journey time: 8h 31mestimate
Time difference: +3.25hOsaka vs Kathmandu
Currency in Osaka: JPY
Airports: KTM → KIX, ITM, UKB

Flights from Kathmandu to Osaka: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to Osaka?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Hong Kong and Guangzhou. 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 Osaka?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,786 km.

Where do you change planes between Kathmandu and Osaka?

The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG), Guangzhou (CAN) and Bangkok (BKK). Korean Air flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Kathmandu and Osaka?

Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Osaka: Kansai International Airport (KIX), Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM) and Kobe Airport (UKB).

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Osaka?

Osaka is 3.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu.

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