ICN → KTMSouth Korea → Nepal

Cheap flights from Seoul to Kathmandu

2,465 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Seoul to Kathmandu at a glance

2,465 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
2 hours behind
Time-zone shift
~222 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Seoul (ICN) to Kathmandu (KTM) cover 2,465 miles (3,966 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 1 airline flying direct — a long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 5/10.

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Flying from Seoul to Kathmandu covers 2,465 miles (3,966 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 1 airline offers direct flights on this long-haul international route. This is a long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

Route
ICN (0 mi)KTM (2,465 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 2,465 miles. Direct carriers include KE.

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Airlines on this route

1 airlines fly Seoul → Kathmandu. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
KEDirect
Baggage on Seoul → Kathmandu: on this route, KE typically includes a carry-on, while some carriers charge for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Seoul to Kathmandu — quick answers

How far is Seoul from Kathmandu by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Seoul (ICN) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 2,465 miles (3,966 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Seoul to Kathmandu?

The average nonstop flight time from ICN to KTM is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Seoul to Kathmandu?

1 airlines serve this route nonstop: KE. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Seoul → Kathmandu

Route type
long-haul international
Time zone difference
2 hours behind
Carbon footprint
~222 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
5/10 — standard route
When to go
It's shoulder season in Kathmandu — often the best balance of weather and price.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
1 airline fly direct — rank 114 of 130 routes from Seoul
Airline network
KE: 93 destinations from ICN
Alternative origin airports
GMP (Seoul, 20 mi); CJJ (Cheongju, 81 mi); WJU (Wonju, 83 mi)
Alternative destination airports
BWA (Bhairawa, 121 mi); IXC (Gorakhpur, 133 mi); IXB (Varanasi, 210 mi)
Nearby destinations
Bhairawa, Nepal (121 mi); Gorakhpur, India (133 mi); Varanasi, India (210 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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