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Kathmandu to Zurich

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Flights from Kathmandu to Zurich

There are no direct flights from Kathmandu to Zurich. The easiest way is one stop via New Delhi or Kuwait City, about 11h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 12m

Kathmandu to Zurich at a glance

Fastest journey11h 12mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New Delhi or Kuwait City

Best ways to fly from Kathmandu to Zurich

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

KTM New Delhi (DEL) ZRH

Leg 1: Air India, Bhutan Airlines, IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India, SWISS

One airline, one ticket ~11h 12m

KTM Kuwait City (KWI) ZRH

Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Kuwait Airways

One airline, one ticket ~11h 58m

KTM Doha (DOH) ZRH

Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways

One airline, one ticket ~12h 19m

KTM Istanbul (IST) ZRH

Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~11h 20m

KTM Dubai (DXB) ZRH

Leg 1: flydubai, Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, SWISS

Self-transfer likely ~13h 11m

KTM Mumbai (BOM) ZRH

Leg 1: IndiGo, Nepal Airlines · Leg 2: SWISS

Self-transfer likely ~13h 39m

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: 6,822 km4,236 miles
Journey time: 11h 12mestimate
Time difference: -4.75hZurich vs Kathmandu
Currency in Zurich: CHF
Airports: KTM → ZRH

Flights from Kathmandu to Zurich: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kathmandu to Zurich?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New Delhi, Kuwait City 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 Zurich?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,822 km.

Where do you change planes between Kathmandu and Zurich?

The best connecting points are New Delhi (DEL), Kuwait City (KWI), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Air India flies both legs via New Delhi, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Kathmandu and Zurich?

Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM). Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH).

What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Zurich?

Zurich is 4.75 hours behind Kathmandu.

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