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Flights from Shanghai to Kathmandu

Nonstop flights from Shanghai (PVG) to Kathmandu (KTM) take about 4h 55m (3,535 km). Himalaya Airlines flies it. Lowest fare seen: $1542 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Airlines flying Shanghai to Kathmandu

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

✈ Himalaya Airlinesnonstop fare seen

Shanghai to Kathmandu fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $1542 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $227. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$154231 Oct 2026 · Himalaya Airlines$280 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026 · China Eastern
Nov 2026—$227 · 1 stop24 Nov 2026
Dec 2026—$230 · 1 stop16 Dec 2026
Jan 2027—$228 · 1 stop3 Jan 2027
Mar 2027—$232 · 1 stop29 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $227 for November 2026, $228 at best after that.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Shanghai to Kathmandu, 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.

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Frequently asked questions — Shanghai to Kathmandu flights

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kathmandu?
A nonstop flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Kathmandu (KTM) 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 Shanghai from Kathmandu by air?
The great-circle distance between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Tribhuvan International Airport is 3,535 km (2,197 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Shanghai to Kathmandu?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the PVG–KTM 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 Shanghai to Kathmandu cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on PVG–KTM was $1542 USD with Himalaya Airlines (nonstop), departing 31 Oct 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 Shanghai to Kathmandu?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $227 one-way, against $280 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Shanghai to Kathmandu?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $227 with one stop against $1542 nonstop, a saving of $1315. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from China to Kathmandu?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Kathmandu 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.

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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