Kathmandu to Shanghai (Pudong) (KTM–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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✈ Nonstop
H9780
H9 Himalaya
32A
6:25 PM
+0545 TI
2:00 AM+1
CST
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
H9781
H9 Himalaya
32A
5:00 PM
CST TT2
11:50 PM
+0545
9h 5m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 7h 54m CZ 3UAFAQ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
HKG Hong Kong 8h 43m CXRA 9CCACX Hong Kong (HKG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
BKK Bangkok 8h 45m RATG 9CFMHO Bangkok (BKK) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
DEL New Delhi 8h 55m 6EAIKL AIMU New Delhi (DEL) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SZX Shenzhen 9h 40m H9 AFCACZ Shenzhen (SZX) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
KUL Sepang 10h 58m H9MHOD 9CCZD7 Sepang (KUL) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
NRT Narita 11h RA 9CCACZ Narita (NRT) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
HGH Hangzhou 11h 55m H9 AFKLMU Hangzhou (HGH) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
ICN Seoul 12h KE 9CCZFM Seoul (ICN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
SIN Singapore 12h 10m SQ 9CCAET Singapore (SIN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
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Kathmandu to Shanghai (Pudong)
1 carrier, 2 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,197 mi 5h 20m nonstop +2.25h ahead

KTM–PVG is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Himalaya Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,197 miles in approximately 5h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop KTM–PVG service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
H9 Himalaya Airlines 2 32A 5h20
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – H9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: H9 (2 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, KTM to PVG direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
0
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
2
Outbound / wk
3
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for KTM to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,473
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2.25h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 2.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu.
KTM: +0545 · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Kathmandu, it's 8.25:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong).
Distance & Flight Time
2,197 mi / 3,535 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 20m gate to gate.
Getting from PVG

Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.

Shanghai (Pudong) Climate

Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.

Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.

KTM–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Kathmandu to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Distance2,197 mi / 3,535 km
Flight time5h 20m
Time difference+2.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights2 out / 3 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: KTM
IATA / ICAOKTM / VNKT
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation4,390 ft / 1,338 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about KTM to PVG flights.
Nonstop flights from Tribhuvan International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport take about 5h 20m gate to gate. The route covers 2,197 miles.
1 airline operates flights from KTM to PVG: Himalaya Airlines.
This route has limited weekly service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Guangzhou Baiyun, Hong Kong and Suvarnabhumi.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PVG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 2.25 hours ahead of Kathmandu.
Yes, return flights from PVG to KTM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from KTM to PVG

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are connected by nonstop service from Himalaya Airlines. With 2 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

KTM to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from KTM to PVG is about 5 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,197 miles (3,535 km). There are approximately 2 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Hong Kong and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.