How long is the flight from South Africa to Kathmandu?

Airlines like Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to Kathmandu in about 22h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8544 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Kathmandu ranges from 0.0 - 370.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 370.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Kathmandu when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Kathmandu, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Kathmandu?

The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Kathmandu are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kathmandu Tribhuvan, Cape Town Intl - Kathmandu Tribhuvan and Durban King Shaka Intl - Kathmandu Tribhuvan.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kathmandu from South Africa?

For a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu, you will be flying into Tribhuvan. Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM) is just 4,1 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Kathmandu that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Kathmandu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Sun 2/1113:45JNB - KTM

1 stop22h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1111:00KTM - JNB

1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/10R15 370

Sat 1/111:35JNB - KTM

3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1113:45KTM - JNB

3 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10R16 306

Tue 28/1013:45JNB - KTM

1 stop14h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 4/1111:00KTM - JNB

1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/10R18 212

Tue 28/1022:20JNB - KTM

1 stop16h 10mEmirates

Mon 3/110:30KTM - JNB

1 stop19h 50mEmirates

Deal found 14/10R20 188

Tue 28/1014:30JNB - KTM

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1113:45KTM - JNB

2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10R21 297

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Sun 2/1113:45JNB - KTM

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Thu 6/1111:00KTM - JNB

1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/10R15 370

Wed 12/111:35JNB - KTM

3 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1115:05KTM - JNB

2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10R15 838

Thu 8/119:10JNB - KTM

1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 20/112:35KTM - JNB

1 stop26h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/10R16 306

Thu 27/1118:50JNB - KTM

1 stop16h 00mEmirates

Thu 4/129:20KTM - JNB

1 stop35h 00mEmirates

Deal found 13/10R16 635

Sun 2/1121:45JNB - KTM

3 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1113:45KTM - JNB

3 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10R16 445

Thu 8/110:25JNB - KTM

1 stop33h 20mEmirates

Mon 19/10:30KTM - JNB

1 stop19h 50mEmirates

Deal found 14/10R16 930

Tue 28/1013:45JNB - KTM

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Deal found 15/10R18 212

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Sun 19/101:25JNB - KTM

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Deal found 13/10R15 648

Mon 20/1013:55JNB - KTM

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Mon 27/1011:00KTM - JNB

1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10R15 596

Sat 1/111:35JNB - KTM

3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1113:45KTM - JNB

3 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/10R16 306

Sun 2/1113:45JNB - KTM

1 stop22h 55mQatar Airways

Thu 6/1111:00KTM - JNB

1 stop20h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/10R15 370

Wed 12/111:35JNB - KTM

3 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1115:05KTM - JNB

2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/10R15 838

Thu 13/1113:45JNB - KTM

1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 20/1111:00KTM - JNB

1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/10R14 504

Thu 27/1118:50JNB - KTM

1 stop16h 00mEmirates

Thu 4/129:20KTM - JNB

1 stop35h 00mEmirates

Deal found 13/10R16 635

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu

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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	R17 571

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2 total stops
43h 35m total
South Africa to Kathmandu

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Sun 2/11

13:45-16:25

1 stop22h 55m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 6/11

11:00-3:55

1 stop20h 40m

R15 370

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

1:35-18:35

3 stops37h 15m

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15:05-8:20

2 stops21h 00m

R15 838

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

19:10-11:10

1 stop36h 15m

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12:35-10:50

1 stop26h 00m

R16 306

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

21:45-6:30

3 stops29h 00m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

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13:45-8:20

3 stops46h 20m

R16 445

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

18:50-14:35

1 stop16h 00m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Thu 4/12

9:20-16:35

1 stop35h 00m

R16 635

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

10:25-23:30

1 stop33h 20m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Mon 19/1

0:30-16:35

1 stop19h 50m

R16 930

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

13:45-7:55

1 stop14h 25m

Kathmandu Tribhuvan

Tue 4/11

11:00-3:55

1 stop20h 40m

R18 212

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu?

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu (average of R12 026). Flying from South Africa to Kathmandu in November is currently the most expensive (average of R14 521). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to KTM?

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Kathmandu at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Kathmandu?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Kathmandu flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kathmandu

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Qatar Airways from South Africa to Kathmandu have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8,1

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10,0

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Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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8,1

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3 374 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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7,4

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3 651 reviews

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3 374 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Kathmandu from South Africa?
For a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu, you will be flying into Tribhuvan. Kathmandu Tribhuvan (KTM) is just 4,1 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Kathmandu?
Airlines like Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to Kathmandu in about 22h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8544 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Kathmandu?
The most popular flight routes from South Africa to Kathmandu are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Kathmandu Tribhuvan, Cape Town Intl - Kathmandu Tribhuvan and Durban King Shaka Intl - Kathmandu Tribhuvan.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Kathmandu that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Kathmandu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Kathmandu?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Kathmandu.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Kathmandu?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Kathmandu (average of R12 026). Flying from South Africa to Kathmandu in November is currently the most expensive (average of R14 521). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 976	AverageR16 436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR14 803	AverageR19 830	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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