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Flights from Zurich to Kathmandu

There are no direct flights from Zurich to Kathmandu. The easiest way is one stop via New Delhi or Kuwait City, about 11h 12m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 12m
ZRHKTMDEL

Zurich to Kathmandu at a glance

Fastest journey11h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via New Delhi or Kuwait City

Best ways to fly from Zurich 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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ZRH New Delhi (DEL) KTM
Leg 1: Air India, SWISS · Leg 2: Air India, Bhutan Airlines, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~11h 12m
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ZRH Kuwait City (KWI) KTM
Leg 1: Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 58m
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3
ZRH Doha (DOH) KTM
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 19m
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4
ZRH Istanbul (IST) KTM
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 20m
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ZRH Dubai (DXB) KTM
Leg 1: Emirates, SWISS · Leg 2: flydubai, Himalaya Airlines, Nepal Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 11m
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ZRH Mumbai (BOM) KTM
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: IndiGo, Nepal Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 39m
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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
6,822 km4,236 miles
Journey time
11h 12mestimate
Time difference
+4.75hKathmandu vs Zurich
Currency in Kathmandu
USD
Airports
ZRH → KTM

Flights from Zurich to Kathmandu: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Zurich 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 Zurich to Kathmandu?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,822 km.
Where do you change planes between Zurich 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 Zurich and Kathmandu?
Zurich: Zürich Airport (ZRH). Kathmandu: Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
What is the time difference between Zurich and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 4.75 hours ahead of Zurich.

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