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Flights from Washington to Kathmandu

There are no direct flights from Washington to Kathmandu. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Istanbul, about 20h 36m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 19h 39m
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Washington to Kathmandu at a glance

Fastest journey19h 39mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Washington 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
WAS Doha (DOH) KTM
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~20h 36m
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2
WAS Istanbul (IST) KTM
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~19h 39m
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3
WAS Seoul (ICN) KTM
Leg 1: Air Premia, Korean Air · Leg 2: Korean Air
One airline, one ticket ~21h 25m
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WAS Dubai (DXB) KTM
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: flydubai, Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~21h 26m
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WAS Abu Dhabi (AUH) KTM
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia
Self-transfer likely ~21h 35m
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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
12,385 km7,691 miles
Journey time
19h 39mestimate
Time difference
+10.75hKathmandu vs Washington
Currency in Kathmandu
USD
Airports
IAD, DCA → KTM

Flights from Washington to Kathmandu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Washington to Kathmandu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Istanbul and Seoul. 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 Washington to Kathmandu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 39m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,385 km.
Where do you change planes between Washington and Kathmandu?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST), Seoul (ICN) and Dubai (DXB). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Washington and Kathmandu?
Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
What is the time difference between Washington and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 10.75 hours ahead of Washington.

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