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

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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PVG and KTM. Nearest airports to PVG with scheduled service: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA, 28 mi) · Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 81 mi) · Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX, 85 mi)
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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
KMG Kunming 7h 58m 3UAFBA → MU Kunming (KMG) to Kathmandu flights
LXA Shannan (Gonggar) 8h 30m MU → H9 Shannan (Gonggar) (LXA) to Kathmandu flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 8h 53m 3UAFAQ → CZ Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Kathmandu flights
HKG Hong Kong 9h 9m 9CCXFM → CXRA Hong Kong (HKG) to Kathmandu flights
ICN Seoul 10h 40m 9CCZFM → KE Seoul (ICN) to Kathmandu flights
BKK Bangkok 11h 9CFMKQ → TG Bangkok (BKK) to Kathmandu flights
KUL Sepang 11h 9CCZD7 → MHOD Sepang (KUL) to Kathmandu flights
DEL New Delhi 11h 17m MU → 6EAIKL New Delhi (DEL) to Kathmandu flights
SIN Singapore 12h 5m 9CCAET → GASQ Singapore (SIN) to Kathmandu flights
SZX Shenzhen 12h 29m AFCACZ → H9 Shenzhen (SZX) to Kathmandu flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Kathmandu
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-2.25h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PVG and KTM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to KTM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
KMG ~7h 58m LXA ~8h 30m CAN ~8h 53m HKG ~9h 9m ICN ~10h 40m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,353
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.
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.
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
Time difference-2.25 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
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.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Kunming Changshui, Lhasa Gonggar and Guangzhou Baiyun.
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
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.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Kunming Changshui, Lhasa Gonggar and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.