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Flights from Kathmandu to Seattle

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Seattle. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Hong Kong, about 17h 55m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 55m
KTMSEAICN

Kathmandu to Seattle at a glance

Fastest journey17h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu to Seattle

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 Seoul (ICN) SEA
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Delta Air Lines
One airline, one ticket ~17h 55m
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2
KTM Hong Kong (HKG) SEA
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~19h 13m
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3
KTM Doha (DOH) SEA
Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~21h 35m
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KTM Istanbul (IST) SEA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 21m
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KTM Chongqing (CKG) SEA
Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 46m
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KTM Shanghai (PVG) SEA
Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 24m
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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
11,194 km6,951 miles
Journey time
17h 55mestimate
Time difference
-13.75hSeattle vs Kathmandu
Currency in Seattle
USD
Airports
KTM → SEA, BFI

Flights from Kathmandu to Seattle: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to Seattle?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Hong Kong and Doha. 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 Seattle?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,194 km.
Where do you change planes between Kathmandu and Seattle?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Korean Air flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kathmandu and Seattle?
Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI).
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Seattle?
Seattle is 13.75 hours behind Kathmandu.

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