FAQ
Kathmandu to Pokhara flight questions
How far is Kathmandu from Pokhara by plane?
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Kathmandu is about 91 miles (146 km) from Pokhara on a great-circle line from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Pokhara Airport (PKR), heading northwest. It is the 29th longest of the 30 routes we track from KTM. The recorded itinerary was nonstop.
How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara?
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About 0h 40m nonstop by our estimate for 91 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded airline YT fare was nonstop. Routes from KTM of similar length: Lukla (84 mi) at $745 and Bhairawa (120 mi) at $222.
What is the time difference between Kathmandu and Pokhara?
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On April 27, 2026, Kathmandu was on UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) and Pokhara on UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu), so the two cities shared the same clock time: noon in Kathmandu was 12:00 in Pokhara. Neither Asia/Kathmandu nor Asia/Kathmandu shifts for daylight saving, so the gap holds all year.
How much is a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara?
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As observed on April 25, 2026: $225 per person round-trip on airline YT flight YT671, departing April 27, 2026, returning April 30, 2026, nonstop. At $225, it ranked 3rd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from KTM (median $659). Prices change daily, so check the live fare.
Is there a nonstop flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara?
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Yes, the cheapest recorded fare was a nonstop airline YT flight, YT671, on April 27, 2026. From KTM, 7 of 30 were. airline YT had the cheapest fare on 2 of 30 KTM routes. Pokhara Airport (PKR) sits at 2,712 ft above sea level.
Which airports serve flights from Kathmandu to Pokhara?
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It departs Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal, and arrives at Pokhara Airport (PKR) in Pokhara, Nepal. A domestic Nepal flight. More routes from Kathmandu are on our Kathmandu flights page. Confirm price, baggage and schedule on the booking page before you pay.