Day trip from Hetauda to Kathmandu
Kathmandu lies 42 km (26 mi) north-east of Hetauda, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 42 km (26 mi) apart, Kathmandu is a realistic day trip from Hetauda: about 41 min each way by road.
| Hetauda | Kathmandu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nepal | Nepal |
| Population | 195,951 | 1.4 million |
| Elevation | 467 m (1,532 ft) | 1,296 m (4,252 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) | UTC+5:45 (Asia/Kathmandu) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Kathmandu
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Staying in Kathmandu
Our booking partner lists 1,243+ places to stay in Kathmandu (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 815 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (461), and 28 are five-star. Across 295 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.7 out of 10. Guests have left 100,212 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kathmandu from Hetauda?
42 km (26 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Hetauda; by road roughly 51 km (32 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hetauda to Kathmandu by road?
About 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hetauda and Kathmandu?
No, both are on Asia/Kathmandu at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kathmandu?
Our booking partner lists 1,243+ places to stay in Kathmandu, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.