Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Kunming to Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kunming and Kathmandu takes around 3.5 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Kunming and Kathmandu?

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The flight distance between Kunming and Kathmandu is 1774 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Kunming and Kathmandu. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include China Eastern Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Kunming?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kunming and Bangkok, Shanghai, Singapore, Shenzhen, Kuala Lumpur, Chengdu, Lijiang, Hangzhou, Tokyo, Hanoi, Guangzhou, Tashkent, Hong Kong, Barcelona, San Francisco, Toronto, Penang, New Delhi, Dhaka, Seoul.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kathmandu and London, Manchester, New Delhi, Birmingham, Bangkok, Pokhara, Sydney, Edinburgh, New York, Dubai, Washington, D.C., Varanasi, Malé, Dallas, Bucharest, Istanbul, Manila, Warsaw, Tel Aviv, Doha.

Question 6

What airports are near Kunming?

Accepted Answer

The main airport in Kunming is Kunming Changshui International. It is also served by Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Panzhihua Bao anying, Xingyi Wanfenglin.

Question 7

What airports are near Kathmandu?

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The main airport in Kathmandu is Tribhuvan International. It is also served by Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Bharatpur, Gautam Buddha, Simara, Janakpur.

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Kunming and Kathmandu?

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Currently, you can fly between Kunming and Kathmandu with China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Sichuan Airlines, Thai Airways.

Question 9

When’s the best time to travel between Kunming and Kathmandu?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kunming and Kathmandu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 10

What flights operate between Kunming and Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

Traveling between Kunming and Kathmandu, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 11

How many airports are there near Kunming?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kunming. The main one is Kunming Changshui International and other nearby airports include Kunming Changshui International, Wenshan Puzhehei, Panzhihua Bao anying, Xingyi Wanfenglin

Question 12

How many airports are there near Kathmandu?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Kathmandu. The main one is Tribhuvan International and other nearby airports include Tribhuvan International, Pokhara, Bharatpur, Gautam Buddha, Simara, Janakpur.

Question 13

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Kathmandu depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kunming and Kathmandu arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kathmandu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 15

What time do flights between Kunming and Kathmandu depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Kunming, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do flights between Kunming and Kathmandu arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Kathmandu, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£199
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£488
Cheapest round-trip	£516
Average round-trip	£551
Includes rare itinerary	Travel hack

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Prepaid Taxi	20-45 min	Rs 700 – Rs 1,000; fixed rate to Thamel area (~$5–8 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	safe, fixed-price option
Metered Taxi	20-45 min	Rs 400 – Rs 700; metered fare (~$3–5 USD); negotiate before departure	on-demand (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
Ride-hailing (Pathao, inDrive)	20-50 min	Rs 300 – Rs 600; app-based fare (~$2–5 USD); varies with demand	on-demand via app (traffic dependent)	app users, cashless payment
Hotel Shuttle / Private Transfer	20-45 min	Rs 1,500 – Rs 3,000; prearranged (~$11–23 USD); often included with hotel booking	prebooked (traffic dependent)	comfort, meet-and-greet
Local Bus / Microbus	30-60 min	Rs 20 – Rs 50; local fare (~$0.15–0.40 USD); crowded, limited luggage space	every 10–20 min during daytime (traffic dependent)	ultra-budget, local experience
Rental Car with Driver	20-45 min	Rs 2,000 – Rs 5,000; half-day hire (~$15–38 USD); self-drive not recommended	prebooked (traffic dependent)	flexibility, onward travel

Airline	Mon 02.11	Tue 03.11	Wed 04.11	Thu 05.11	Fri 06.11	Sat 07.11	Sun 08.11
China Eastern Airlines	---	---	---	---	1	---	1
Weekly flights: 2 total	Daily flights: 0.29 average	Most flights: Friday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 09.11	Tue 10.11	Wed 11.11	Thu 12.11	Fri 13.11	Sat 14.11	Sun 15.11
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Airline	Mon 16.11	Tue 17.11	Wed 18.11	Thu 19.11	Fri 20.11	Sat 21.11	Sun 22.11
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Weekly flights: 7 total	Daily flights: 1 average	Most flights: Monday 1 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
China Southern Airlines	CSN	CZ	Yes
Air China	CCA	CA	Yes
Sichuan Airlines	CSC	3U	Yes
Thai Airways	THA	TG	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	15°C	5°C
February	18°C	6°C
March	22°C	10°C
April	26°C	14°C
May	26°C	15°C
June	26°C	18°C
July	24°C	18°C
August	24°C	18°C
September	24°C	16°C
October	22°C	13°C
November	18°C	9°C
December	16°C	6°C

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