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

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H9 Himalaya
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H9 Himalaya
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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) 9h 5m 3UAFAQ → CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kathmandu flights
KMG Kunming 9h 5m 3UAFBA → MU Kunming (KMG) to Kathmandu flights
BKK Bangkok 9h 5m 9CFMHO → TG Bangkok (BKK) to Kathmandu flights
HKG Hong Kong 9h 20m 9CCXFM → CXRA Hong Kong (HKG) to Kathmandu flights
ICN Seoul 10h 40m 9CCZFM → KE Seoul (ICN) to Kathmandu flights
DEL New Delhi 10h 45m AIMU → 6EAIKL New Delhi (DEL) to Kathmandu flights
KUL Sepang 11h 6m 9CCZD7 → MHOD Sepang (KUL) to Kathmandu flights
SIN Singapore 12h 8m 9CCAET → GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Kathmandu flights
SZX Shenzhen 12h 15m AFCACZ → H9 Shenzhen (SZX) to Kathmandu flights
DOH Doha 14h 13m IBQR → QR Doha (DOH) to Kathmandu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Kathmandu
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,197 mi 9h 5m nonstop -2.25h behind

PVG–KTM is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Himalaya Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,197 miles in approximately 9h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Kathmandu (KTM) Kathmandu to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop PVG–KTM service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
H9 Himalaya Airlines 3 32A 9h05 – – –
Aircraft on this route
32A Airbus A320 – H9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: H9 (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
DAC ~9h 5m CAN ~9h 5m KMG ~9h 5m BKK ~9h 5m HKG ~9h 20m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,479
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Kathmandu from Shanghai (Pudong)

Nearby airports with service to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Metric PVG→KTM HGH→KTM
Distance from PVG – 103 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1
Weekly flights 3 3
Flight time 9h 5m 6h 30m
Hangzhou (HGH) to Kathmandu flights
Airports within 200 miles of PVG with service to Tribhuvan International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 3.75:00 PM in Kathmandu.
Distance & Flight Time
2,197 mi / 3,535 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 9h 5m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders receive a gratis (free) tourist visa on arrival in Nepal for up to 150 days per calendar year. The visa can be obtained at Tribhuvan International Airport or any authorized land border crossing. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival. An online application can be completed in advance at Nepal's Department of Immigration portal to speed up processing at the border.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

Facts

PVG–KTM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Kathmandu route.
Route details
Distance2,197 mi / 3,535 km
Flight time9h 5m
Time difference-2.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 2 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: KTM
Full nameTribhuvan International Airport
IATA / ICAOKTM / VNKT
TimezoneAsia/Kathmandu
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation4,390 ft / 1,338 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to KTM flights.
Nonstop flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tribhuvan International Airport take about 9h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 2,197 miles.
1 airline operates flights from PVG to KTM: 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, Kunming Changshui and Suvarnabhumi.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to KTM 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.
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Yes, return flights from KTM to PVG are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HGH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 PVG to KTM

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) are connected by nonstop service from Himalaya Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

PVG to KTM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PVG to KTM is about 9 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,197 miles (3,535 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 2 return, totaling 5 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Guangzhou Baiyun, Kunming Changshui and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Hangzhou (HGH).