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Flights from Xian to Kathmandu
There are no direct flights from Xian to Kathmandu. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Lhasa, about 6h 12m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 12m
Xian to Kathmandu at a glance
Fastest journey6h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Lhasa
Best ways to fly from Xian 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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SIA Kunming (KMG) KTM
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Kunming Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
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SIA Lhasa (LXA) KTM
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Tibet Airlines · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines
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SIA Chongqing (CKG) KTM
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Himalaya 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
- 2,361 km1,466 miles
- Journey time
- 6h 12mestimate
- Time difference
- -2.25hKathmandu vs Xian
- Currency in Kathmandu
- USD
- Airports
- XIY → KTM
Flights from Xian to Kathmandu: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Xian to Kathmandu?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Lhasa and Chongqing. 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 Xian to Kathmandu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,361 km.
Where do you change planes between Xian and Kathmandu?
The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Lhasa (LXA) and Chongqing (CKG). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Xian and Kathmandu?
Xian: Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
What is the time difference between Xian and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Xian.
