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Flights from Riyadh to Kathmandu

There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Kathmandu. The easiest way is one stop via New Delhi or Dubai, about 7h 19m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 19m
RUHKTMDEL

Riyadh to Kathmandu at a glance

Fastest journey7h 19mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New Delhi or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Riyadh to Kathmandu

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

1
RUH New Delhi (DEL) KTM
Leg 1: Air India, Flynas, IndiGo · Leg 2: Air India, Bhutan Airlines, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~7h 19m
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2
RUH Dubai (DXB) KTM
Leg 1: Emirates, flyadeal, flydubai · Leg 2: flydubai, Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 19m
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3
RUH Doha (DOH) KTM
Leg 1: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 19m
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RUH Kuwait City (KWI) KTM
Leg 1: flyadeal, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways
One airline, one ticket ~7h 40m
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RUH Mumbai (BOM) KTM
Leg 1: Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air · Leg 2: IndiGo, Nepal Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 57m
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RUH Sharjah (SHJ) KTM
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Air Arabia
One airline, one ticket ~7h 20m
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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
3,854 km2,393 miles
Journey time
7h 19mestimate
Time difference
+2.75hKathmandu vs Riyadh
Currency in Kathmandu
USD
Airports
RUH → KTM

Flights from Riyadh to Kathmandu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Kathmandu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in New Delhi, Dubai 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 Riyadh to Kathmandu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 19m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,854 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Kathmandu?
The best connecting points are New Delhi (DEL), Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Kuwait City (KWI). Air India flies both legs via New Delhi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Kathmandu?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 2.75 hours ahead of Riyadh.

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