Kathmandu (KTM) to Chengdu (TFU) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Kathmandu (KTM) to Chengdu (TFU): Air China and Sichuan Airlines. The two airports are 1,166 miles (1,876 km) apart. Air China is in Star Alliance. There are also 2 ways to fly it with one stop, through Lhasa/Lasa and Kunming.
Airlines flying nonstop from KTM to TFU
- Air ChinaStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

- 3USichuan AirlinesNot in an alliance
Book KTM to TFU with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Air China
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks Air China
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks Air China
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks Air China
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks Air China
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks Air China
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks Air China
- TAP Miles&GoBooks Air China
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks Air China
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks Air China
- United MileagePlusBooks Air China
KTM to TFU with one stop
2 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Lhasa/Lasa (LXA)Himalaya Airlines, then Sichuan Airlines, Lucky Air and 4 moreH93U8L+3

- Via Kunming (KMG)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
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KTM to TFU: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from KTM to TFU?
Air China (Star Alliance) and Sichuan Airlines fly nonstop from Kathmandu (KTM) to Chengdu (TFU).
How far is Kathmandu from Chengdu by plane?
Kathmandu (KTM) and Chengdu (TFU) are 1,166 miles (1,876 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book KTM to TFU award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does KTM to TFU cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for KTM to TFU with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Kathmandu and Chengdu?
The most direct connections are through Lhasa/Lasa (LXA) and Kunming (KMG). On 1 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example China Eastern Airlines through Kunming.
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.