Kunming (KMG) to Kathmandu (KTM) flights
One airline flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Kathmandu (KTM): China Eastern Airlines. The two airports are 1,101 miles (1,772 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam. There are also 6 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lhasa/Lasa, Dhaka and Kolkata and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from KMG to KTM
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book KMG to KTM with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
KMG to KTM with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Lhasa/Lasa (LXA)China Eastern Airlines, Tibet Airlines and 1 more, then Himalaya Airlines
8LH9 - Via Dhaka (DAC)China Eastern Airlines, then Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Himalaya AirlinesBGH9
- Via Kolkata (CCU)China Eastern Airlines, then Buddha AirU4
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines and Air China the whole way3U8L+3
3U - Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai AirAsia, then Thai Lion Air
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole way
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KMG to KTM: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from KMG to KTM?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Kunming (KMG) to Kathmandu (KTM).
How far is Kunming from Kathmandu by plane?
Kunming (KMG) and Kathmandu (KTM) are 1,101 miles (1,772 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KMG to KTM award flights?
8 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles, Garuda Indonesia GarudaMiles, Korean Air SKYPASS, SAS EuroBonus and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does KMG to KTM cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for KMG to KTM with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kunming and Kathmandu?
The most direct connections are through Lhasa/Lasa (LXA), Dhaka (DAC), Kolkata (CCU), Chengdu (TFU) and Bangkok (DMK). On 2 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sichuan Airlines through Chengdu.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.