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Doha to Kathmandu Flight & Arrival

A direct flight from Doha (DOH) to Kathmandu (KTM) covers about 3,360 km (≈ 2,088 mi) and takes roughly 4h 32m of block time including taxi, climb and descent. Local clocks shift by +2.75 hours on arrival. The estimate assumes a nonstop commercial flight at typical cruise speed.

RouteDOH → KTM
Distance3,360 km · 2,088 mi
Estimated flight time4h 32m
Time differenceUTC+2.75

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DOHHamad International AirportKTMKathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport
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Estimated flight time
4h 32m

Fastest one-stop via Dubai (DXB): 6h 38m incl. 90-min connection

Route
3,360 kmDOHDohaKTMKathmandu
Great-circle distance (estimate) — the real flight path is longer
Flight time
4h 32m
estimate, ±20 min
Distance
3,360 km
2,088 mi
Time difference from Doha
+2.75h
Jet lag
You fly east and shift your clock 2.75h forward

You fly east and shift your clock 2.75h forward — expect 1–2 days to adjust.

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Doha → Kathmandu Flight & Jet-Lag Planner

Block time, distance, time-zone shift and a 3-day jet-lag plan — ending in the exact flights search.

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All results are estimates computed from the route geometry — not a substitute for official airline schedules.

Arrival time & best departure hours

Computed with the real time-zone difference between the two cities (DST-aware where observed).

Your arrival for the chosen departure
17:17 · same day
10:00 → 17:17
local time: UTC+2.8

If you depart at other hours

DepartLand
06:0013:17
09:0016:17
12:0019:17
15:0022:17
18:0001:17 (+1d)lands after midnight
23:0006:17 (+1d)late-night departure

Times in both local clocks: 10:00 DOH · 17:17 KTM

Sun & the window seat

Where the sun sits along the great-circle track for your chosen departure.

The sun sits mostly
right of the aircraft
Share of the flight in daylight
100%
day/night across the flight
10:00 DOH17:17 KTM
Sunrise during the flight
does not occur
Sunset during the flight
does not occur
Seat pick: to avoid sun glare — right of the aircraft

Horizon dip computed at a 10.6 km cruise altitude — the sun appears earlier and sets later than at ground level.

Prayer times & qibla in the air

Which prayers fall during the flight, in both local clocks, and the qibla direction relative to the aircraft heading.

Ramadan mode (iftar/suhoor)
Prayerorigin clock (DOH)destination clock (KTM)Qibla
Dhuhr10:5313:38behind you
Asr13:0515:50behind you

Note: scholars differ on the rulings for prayer in flight (when qasr begins, and combining prayers). These astronomically estimated times are for guidance only — rulings should be taken from qualified scholars.

One-stop alternatives

The best hubs connecting the two cities, ranked by detour versus the direct track.

ViaTotal distancedetourEstimated total timeThe two legs
New Delhi (DEL)3,364 km+0%6h 38m3h 35m + 1h 33m
Dubai (DXB)3,368 km+0%6h 38m1h 2m + 4h 6m
Abu Dhabi (AUH)3,402 km+1%6h 40m0h 58m + 4h 12m

Includes a 90-minute minimum connection time.

Carbon footprint per passenger

Estimated CO₂e per passenger, one-way, using UK government (DESNZ 2026) factors with radiative forcing (the 8% routing uplift is already included in the factors).

Cabin class: Economy · per passenger, one-way
366 kg CO₂e
≈ what a typical tree absorbs in about ≈17 years

The tree equivalent is illustrative (a typical tree absorbs ~21 kg CO₂ per year per the US EPA).

Your door-to-door day

An estimated timeline for the chosen departure: leaving the city centre, reaching the airport, and arriving at the destination centre.

  1. Leave your accommodation06:51
  2. Be at the airport07:00
  3. Departs (DOH)10:00
  4. Lands (KTM)17:17
  5. Destination city centre18:08

The airport buffer is 3 hours (international) per common airline guidance. Airport transfer assumes a 40 km/h average speed from the city centre.

Arrival airport essentials — Kathmandu (KTM)

Distance to the city centre
4 km

Related travel guides

Airport guides for both ends of this route, plus the destination city guide.

Computed facts about the Doha–Kathmandu route

Every figure below is computed from the track geometry and the two airports' time zones — default example: departing Friday 2026-10-16 at 10:00 Doha time. Estimates, not schedules.

Great-circle distance
3,360 km
2,088 mi
Estimated block time
4h 32m
Time-zone difference
UTC+2.75
DST-aware
Sun side (default departure)
the right side
100% daylight
CO₂e (economy)
366 kg
per passenger, DESNZ 2026

How it works

Enter your Kathmandu trip details to get flight time figures based on current, Kathmandu-specific numbers.

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    Step 1

    We compute the air distance between DOH (Doha) and KTM (Kathmandu) from real coordinates.

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    Step 2

    We estimate flight time at 850 km/h: about 4h 32m over 3,360 km.

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    Step 3

    We add the time difference: Doha (UTC+3) vs Kathmandu (UTC+5.75).

FAQs

How long is the flight from Doha to Kathmandu?

About 4h 32m — an estimate for 3,360 km at 850 km/h.

Are there direct flights from Doha to Kathmandu?

We can't confirm a regular nonstop on this route; the fastest option on paper is one stop via Dubai (DXB) at 6h 38m total including a 90-minute connection. Verify current schedules before booking.

What's the fastest one-stop option between Doha and Kathmandu?

Via Dubai (DXB): both legs plus a 90-minute connection total roughly 6h 38m — longer than the nonstop.

What's the time difference between Doha and Kathmandu, and how does it affect arrival?

Kathmandu is 2.75 hours ahead of Doha; a 10:00 departure lands around 17:17 local time in Kathmandu.

Which airport does the calculation use in Kathmandu?

We compute to Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport as the arrival airport, departing Hamad International Airport.

Do Saudi citizens need a visa to fly to Kathmandu?

Yes, but it's issued on arrival (about $30).

When is the best time to book Doha–Kathmandu flights?

Mid-week departures and shoulder-season months (outside school holidays) are usually cheaper than peak weeks.

What documents and baggage rules apply on this route (Doha to Kathmandu)?

A passport valid 6+ months is the baseline, plus the destination’s visa requirements; baggage varies by fare and carrier — check the allowance before check-in.