Kathmandu (KTM) to Kunming (KMG) flights
An economy award from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kunming (KMG) starts at 10,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $45. One airline flies nonstop from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kunming (KMG): 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 KTM to KMG 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 | $45–400 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 16,100 | $35–210 |
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 KTM to KMG
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
Book KTM to KMG 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
KTM to KMG with one stop
6 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Lhasa/Lasa (LXA)Himalaya Airlines, then China Eastern Airlines, Tibet Airlines and 1 moreH9
8L - Via Dhaka (DAC)Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Himalaya Airlines, then China Eastern AirlinesBGH9
- Via Kolkata (CCU)Buddha Air, then China Eastern AirlinesU4
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines and Air China the whole way3U
3U8L+3 - Via Bangkok (DMK)Thai Lion Air, then Thai AirAsia
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole wayRA
H9
KTM to KMG: common questions
How many miles does KTM to KMG 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 $45. 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 KTM to KMG?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) flies nonstop from Kathmandu (KTM) to Kunming (KMG).
How far is Kathmandu from Kunming by plane?
Kathmandu (KTM) and Kunming (KMG) 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 KTM to KMG 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 Kathmandu and Kunming?
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.