Kunming (KMG) to Kathmandu (KTM) flights
An economy award from Kunming (KMG) to Kathmandu (KTM) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. 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.
How many miles KMG to KTM costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 10,000 | $43.50–360 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $33.50–170 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines 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
How many miles does KMG to KTM cost?
In economy it starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. Next cheapest: Qantas Frequent Flyer (16,100). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
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.
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.