Scenic Mount Everest Sightseeing Flight

The Mount Everest Sightseeing Flight is a scenic 50-minute mountain flight that presents you with spectacular views of Mt. Everest, snow-capped peaks, glaciers, deep valleys, and gorges.

According to our itinerary, the Everest Mountain Flight begins from Kathmandu, introducing you to the heavenly Khumbu region for 50 minutes. You can have us arrange the flight from Pokhara as well. We offer guaranteed hotel pick-up and drop-off before and after the trip.

As soon as the plane leaves the airport, you’ll get outstanding views of the hills covered in lush forests, rivers, waterfalls, and urban and rural settlements. The plane then soars above these amazing landscapes to reach the Everest region.

As the plane hovers above the Everest region, you will get an up-close view of the jagged mountain ranges. You will get a thrilling view of the peaks such as Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Amadablam, and more. The bird’s-eye view of the Gokyo Valley, including the pristinely turquoise Gokyo Lake system is a sight to behold.

You will get a gorgeous view of Khumbu Icefall and surrounding glaciers as you get closer to Mount Everest. The climax of the Everest Mountain Flight is when you see Mt. Everest from close, with the summit only 20 miles away from you.

After roughly an hour of sightseeing of the high snow-capped mountains and landscapes, you will then return to Kathmandu airport.

Trekking in the Everest region is a massive undertaking. You will have to prepare for weeks while ensuring you are in top shape physically and mentally. On the contrary, the Everest Sightseeing Flight is ideal for those who don't have the time or motivation to pursue long days of trekking. People of all ages can get on this once-in-a-lifetime Mount Everest Scenic Flight. Everyone on the Everest Mountain Flight gets a guaranteed window seat all for themselves, ensuring utmost comfort and visibility.

Flights in the Everest region can be prone to delays or postponement due to bad weather. In that case, our bookings are transferable, meaning you can opt to join some day soon if the flight doesn't happen on the planned day. Nevertheless, bookings are also fully refundable if the delay causes a conflict in your travel schedule.

Everest Sightseeing Flight Tour Highlights

• Soar over the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest (8848m), as well as Mt. Lhotse, Nuptse, Mt. Makalu, and other (more than 20) breathtaking peaks.
• Enjoy the proximity of Mt. Everest, just 20 miles away from your window.
• Picturesque experience with a guaranteed window seat for every passenger.
• Explore the Everest Base Camp trekking trails, Khumbu Himalayan glaciers, Khumbu Icefall, and the scenic Imja & Gokyo Valley.
• Fly over valleys and plateaus of Nepal’s diverse landscape for a unique perspective.
• Pilot narration throughout the flight, enhancing the experience with informative insights.
• Wheelchair services are available, ensuring accessibility for all visitors.
• Conclude your journey with a special certificate from the airline, commemorating the completion of the Mt. Everest Flight.

Mt. Everest Scenic Flight from Kathmandu

The scenic flight to Everest takes off from the Kathmandu Tribhuvan International Airport at 6 am. This gives you an optimum window of clear visibility to witness the valleys, hills, and glorious mountain peaks.

Furthermore, by commencing the flight tour early from Kathmandu, you will be able to get the views of the peaks as the first rays of sunrise fall on them.

As the plane takes off from Kathmandu, you will witness the diverse landscapes from the flight, observe the glaciers, peaks, lakes, and trails of the Khumbu region, and ultimately behold Mt. Everest from close. The plane then returns to Kathmandu and lands at the Tribhuvan International Airport.

If you’re in Pokhara, you can also have us arrange for the Everest Mountain Flight from Pokhara’s airport.

Touring the Khumbu Region and Mount Everest from a Plane

We conduct the Scenic Mount Everest Sightseeing Flight on ATR 72-500, ATR 42-320, and similar model planes with 24 or 36 seats. Each passenger is assigned a window seat.

For 50 minutes, you will tour the Khumbu region from the air and get close to Mt. Everest. This is a continuous flight tour with no landing and the plane only lands after returning to Kathmandu.

In this way, the Everest Mountain Flight is a convenient and fastest way to explore the Everest region. Meanwhile, if you’re interested in a more immersive yet equally convenient way to explore the region, you can choose our Everest Base Camp Helicopter Tour plan.

In contrast to the hour-long Mountain Flight by plane, the helicopter tour plan includes a helicopter trip to Everest, landing at KalaPatthar, and then at Hotel Everest View for breakfast.

Everest Experience Flight Tour Schedule