There are 2 ways to get from Darchen to Kathmandu by car or plane
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Simikot Airport (IMK) to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Darchen to Kathmandu is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 15h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Darchen to Kathmandu is to drive and fly which takes 7h 30m and costs $75 - $370.
The distance between Darchen and Kathmandu is 657 km. The road distance is 840.4 km.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Darchen to Kathmandu, including transfers.
Kathmandu is 2h 15m behind Darchen. It is currently 11:30 PM in Darchen and 9:15 PM in Kathmandu.
Yes, the driving distance between Darchen to Kathmandu is 840 km. It takes approximately 15h 29m to drive from Darchen to Kathmandu.
There are 1517+ hotels available in Kathmandu.
What companies run services between Darchen, China and Kathmandu, Nepal?
There is no direct connection from Darchen to Kathmandu. However, you can drive to Simikot Airport (IMK) airport, fly to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM), walk to Tribhuvan International Airport, then take the line 5 bus to Singhadurbar. Alternatively, you can drive from Darchen to Kathmandu in around 15h 29m.
- Website
- novaairways.com
Flights from Simikot Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Nepalganj
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- yetiairlines.com
Flights from Simikot Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Nepalganj
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–310
- Website
- buddhaair.com
Flights from Simikot Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport via Nepalganj
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
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