How long is the flight from South Africa to Kathmandu?

Airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Kathmandu in about 19h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9809 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?

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Tue 2/129:25JNB - KTM

1 stop27h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 4/1211:00KTM - JNB

1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways

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Tue 2/1214:30JNB - KTM

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2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11R21 154

Fri 19/1212:35CPT - KTM

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Mon 5/119:05KTM - CPT

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1 stop28h 30mEmirates

Wed 3/120:30KTM - JNB

1 stop19h 50mEmirates

Deal found 26/11R22 011

Sat 27/128:20JNB - KTM

2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 9/16:30KTM - JNB

2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/11R22 131

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1 stop14h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 9/119:05KTM - JNB

1 stop36h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/11R23 760

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Sat 14/218:50JNB - KTM

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Thu 19/29:10KTM - DUR

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Deal found 28/11R16 783

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Deal found 27/11R17 931

Sat 14/218:30CPT - KTM

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Deal found 25/11R19 166

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Tue 2/129:25JNB - KTM

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Deal found 26/11R21 634

Fri 19/1215:20CPT - KTM

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Sun 4/10:30KTM - CPT

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Deal found 26/11R57 171

Sat 27/128:20JNB - KTM

2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops17h 25mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop14h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 9/119:05KTM - JNB

1 stop36h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/11R23 760

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Deal found 27/11R24 771

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Tue 21/41:15JNB - KTM

3 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/11R6 891

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Deal found 26/11R8 057

Wed 8/412:50JNB - KTM

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Deal found 26/11R8 126

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2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11R8 280

Thu 9/41:15JNB - KTM

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/11R8 349

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Kathmandu

Round-trip from	R14 400
One-way from	R6 891
Popular in	December
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Average price	R16 457

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63h 10m total
South Africa to Kathmandu

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Sat 14/2

18:50-18:40

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9:20-16:35

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10:05-18:55

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15:35-5:30

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R16 783

JohannesburgKathmandu

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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19:10-0:10

1 stop25h 15m

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15:35-5:30

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R16 783

JohannesburgKathmandu

JNB - KTM

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R16 783

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JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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22:20-0:10

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15:35-16:15

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JNB - KTM

JNBKTM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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22:20-0:10

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15:35-20:50

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R16 783

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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10:05-0:10

1 stop34h 20m

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R16 783

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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 R11 897). Flying from South Africa to Kathmandu in March is currently the most expensive (average of R14 297). 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.

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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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 423 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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 423 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 423 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

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 677 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 423 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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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 Emirates and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to Kathmandu in about 19h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 9809 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?
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How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Kathmandu?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Kathmandu?
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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 R11 897). Flying from South Africa to Kathmandu in March is currently the most expensive (average of R14 297). 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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