NCL → KTM
Newcastle to Kathmandu
- Route
- NCL → KTM
- Distance
- 4,559 miles
- Non-stop flying time
- around 9h 30m
- With one stop
- usually 13 hours–15 hours
- Arrive at
- Tribhuvan International Airport
- Local time
- UTC+5:45
Leaving from Newcastle
North of the city, on the Tyne and Wear Metro. Emirates connects Newcastle to Dubai; other routes usually connect through London or Europe.
Arriving in Kathmandu
Temples, stupas and the Durbar Squares, and the starting point for treks to Everest and the Annapurnas.
Connections and timing
Typical connecting points on this route: Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul. Best time to go: october to November and March to May; the monsoon runs from June to September.
Fares on this route are usually lowest when booked well ahead and outside UK school holidays, Eid and Christmas. Being flexible by a day or two, or flying mid-week, often helps — your consultant will tell you what moves the price on your dates.
Other UK airports to Kathmandu
- London Heathrow
- London Gatwick
- London Stansted
- Manchester
- Birmingham
- Leeds Bradford
- Glasgow
- Edinburgh
- Bristol
Questions people ask
- How long is the flight from Newcastle to Kathmandu?
- The two airports are about 4,559 miles apart. A non-stop flight, where one operates, takes around 9h 30m. With one connection, most journeys take 13 hours to 15 hours door to gate, depending on the layover.
- Are there direct flights from Newcastle to Kathmandu?
- It depends on the season and the airline — non-stop services start, stop and change frequency through the year. Most travellers on this route connect via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi. Call us and a consultant will check what is flying on your dates.
- Which airport will I land at?
- Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM).
- How can I get the cheapest fare?
- Book early, avoid peak holiday weeks, and be flexible by a day or two if you can. Send us your dates and we’ll compare fares across the airlines for you — or call 020 3137 8781, open 24/7.