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Flights from Kathmandu to Xian

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Xian. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Lhasa, about 6h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 12m
KTMXIYKMG

Kathmandu to Xian at a glance

Fastest journey6h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Lhasa

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu to Xian

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) SIA
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~6h 12m
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KTM Lhasa (LXA) SIA
Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 26m
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3
KTM Chongqing (CKG) SIA
Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 48m
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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
2,361 km1,466 miles
Journey time
6h 12mestimate
Time difference
+2.25hXian vs Kathmandu
Currency in Xian
CNY
Airports
KTM → XIY

Flights from Kathmandu to Xian: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to Xian?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Lhasa and Chongqing. 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 Xian?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,361 km.
Where do you change planes between Kathmandu and Xian?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Lhasa (LXA) and Chongqing (CKG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kathmandu and Xian?
Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Xian?
Xian is 2.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu.

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