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Flights from New York to Kathmandu
There are no direct flights from New York to Kathmandu. The easiest way is one stop via New Delhi or Kuwait City, about 18h 13m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 13m
New York to Kathmandu at a glance
Fastest journey18h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New Delhi or Kuwait City
Best ways to fly from New York to Kathmandu
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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NYC New Delhi (DEL) KTM
Leg 1: Air India, American Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, Bhutan Airlines, IndiGo
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NYC Kuwait City (KWI) KTM
Leg 1: Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways
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NYC Doha (DOH) KTM
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Qatar Airways
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NYC Guangzhou (CAN) KTM
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Nepal Airlines
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
- 12,113 km7,522 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 13mestimate
- Time difference
- +10.75hKathmandu vs New York
- Currency in Kathmandu
- USD
- Airports
- EWR, JFK, LGA → KTM
Flights from New York to Kathmandu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New York to Kathmandu?
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 New York to Kathmandu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,113 km.
Where do you change planes between New York and Kathmandu?
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 New York and Kathmandu?
New York: Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
What is the time difference between New York and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 10.75 hours ahead of New York.
