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Flights from Kathmandu to Washington

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Washington. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Istanbul, about 20h 36m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 19h 39m
KTMWASDOH

Kathmandu to Washington at a glance

Fastest journey19h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu to Washington

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 Doha (DOH) WAS
Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 36m
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KTM Istanbul (IST) WAS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 39m
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KTM Seoul (ICN) WAS
Leg 1: Korean Air · Leg 2: Air Premia, Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~21h 25m
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KTM Dubai (DXB) WAS
Leg 1: flydubai, Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates
Self-transfer likely ~21h 26m
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KTM Abu Dhabi (AUH) WAS
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~21h 35m
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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
12,385 km7,691 miles
Journey time
19h 39mestimate
Time difference
-10.75hWashington vs Kathmandu
Currency in Washington
USD
Airports
KTM → IAD, DCA

Flights from Kathmandu to Washington: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to Washington?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Istanbul and Seoul. 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 Washington?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,385 km.
Where do you change planes between Kathmandu and Washington?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST), Seoul (ICN) and Dubai (DXB). Himalaya Airlines flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kathmandu and Washington?
Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Washington?
Washington is 10.75 hours behind Kathmandu.

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