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Flights from Seattle to Kathmandu

There are no direct flights from Seattle to Kathmandu. The easiest way is one stop via Seoul or Hong Kong, about 17h 55m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 55m
SEAKTMICN

Seattle to Kathmandu at a glance

Fastest journey17h 55mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Seoul or Hong Kong

Best ways to fly from Seattle 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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SEA Seoul (ICN) KTM
Leg 1: Alaska Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~17h 55m
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SEA Hong Kong (HKG) KTM
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Nepal Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 13m
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3
SEA Doha (DOH) KTM
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~21h 35m
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SEA Istanbul (IST) KTM
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 21m
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SEA Chongqing (CKG) KTM
Leg 1: Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~18h 46m
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SEA Shanghai (PVG) KTM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~19h 24m
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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
11,194 km6,951 miles
Journey time
17h 55mestimate
Time difference
+13.75hKathmandu vs Seattle
Currency in Kathmandu
USD
Airports
SEA, BFI → KTM

Flights from Seattle to Kathmandu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Seattle to Kathmandu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Seoul, Hong Kong 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 Seattle to Kathmandu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 55m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,194 km.
Where do you change planes between Seattle and Kathmandu?
The best connecting points are Seoul (ICN), Hong Kong (HKG), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Alaska Airlines flies both legs via Seoul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Seattle and Kathmandu?
Seattle: Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and King County International Airport - Boeing Field (BFI). Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
What is the time difference between Seattle and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 13.75 hours ahead of Seattle.

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