KathmanduShanghai, China

Flights from Kathmandu to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Kathmandu (KTM) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 4h 55m (3,535 km). Himalaya Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $1416 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Shanghai: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Shanghai

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Kathmandu →2 lounges at Kathmandu Airport Trains, buses and taxi faresPVG to Shanghai: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Kathmandu to Shanghai

Carriers on KTM–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Himalaya Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Kathmandu to Shanghai fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $1416 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $244. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	—	$246 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$141620 Nov 2026 · Himalaya Airlines	$244 · 1 stop1 Nov 2026 · China Eastern
Dec 2026	—	$328 · 1 stop1 Dec 2026
Mar 2027	—	$338 · 1 stop29 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $244 in November 2026, against $328 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Kathmandu to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Shanghai

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Best monthsGoodAvoid if possible

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Kathmandu to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Kathmandu to Shanghai?

A nonstop flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 4h 55m, covering 3,535 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Kathmandu from Shanghai by air?

The great-circle distance between Tribhuvan International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 3,535 km (2,197 miles), a long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Kathmandu to Shanghai?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the KTM–PVG route include Himalaya Airlines. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Kathmandu to Shanghai cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on KTM–PVG was $1416 USD with Himalaya Airlines (nonstop), departing 20 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Kathmandu to Shanghai?

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $244 one-way, against $338 for March 2027, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Kathmandu to Shanghai?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $245 with one stop against $1416 nonstop, a saving of $1171. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Kathmandu to China?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Shanghai?

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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