How far is it from Kathmandu to Everest base camps?

The distance between Kathmandu and Everest base camps is 190 km.

How long does it take to get from Kathmandu to Everest base camps?

It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Kathmandu to Everest base camps, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Everest base camps?

There are 22+ hotels available in Everest base camps.

Kathmandu to Everest base camps - 2 ways to travel via plane

There are 2 ways to get from Kathmandu to Everest base camps by plane or unknown

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Fly to Phaplu Airport, travel
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1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Phaplu Airport (PPL)KTM - PPL
2. Walk from Phaplu Airport (PPL) to Everest base camps
3h 22m
Fly to Bhojpur Airport, travel
1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Bhojpur Airport (BHP)KTM - BHP
2. Walk from Bhojpur Airport (BHP) to Everest base camps
4h 14m

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Phaplu Airport (PPL) flights

4Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kathmandu to Everest base camps.

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Distance: 189.8 km
Duration: 3h 22m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Everest base camps, Nepal?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Everest base camps. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Phaplu Airport (PPL), then travel to Everest base camps. Alternatively, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Bhojpur Airport (BHP), then travel to Everest base camps.

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