Cheap flights from Shanghai to Kathmandu

2 nonstop flights a week. Operated by Himalaya Airlines, about 6h 50m in the air, 2,179 mi (3,506 km).

Flights from Shanghai to Kathmandu

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Shanghai to Kathmandu at a glance

flight time, nonstop
6h 50m
straight-line distance
2,179 mi (3,506 km)
flights a week
2
next flight
10 November
departure time
03:35
airline
1

Shanghai to Kathmandu flight schedule

2 flights a week. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
H9 781
Himalaya Airlines
03:35 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 2
08:10 Tribhuvan International, terminal I
6h 50m
Tue, Sat
Airbus A320

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Shanghai. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Shanghai to Kathmandu

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

Airports

Where flights from Shanghai to Kathmandu depart and land

Departure from Shanghai

2 flights a week, terminal 2, 20 mi (32 km) from the city centre

Arrival in Kathmandu

2 flights a week, terminal I, 2 mi (4 km) from the city centre

When to visit Kathmandu

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, November and December, +17° to +26° by day. In November it is +21° by day and +10° at night, with 3 rainy days.

Jan
+17° +5° 3 days
Feb
+19° +6° 5 days
Mar
+23° +11° 9 days
Apr
+26° +14° 8 days
May
+26° +16° 24 days
Jun
+27° +19° 26 days
Jul
+27° +20° 31 days
Aug
+27° +20° 31 days
Sep
+26° +18° 29 days
Oct
+24° +15° 16 days
Nov
+21° +10° 3 days
Dec
+18° +6° 1 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Kathmandu?
A nonstop flight takes 6 hours 50 minutes on average.
How far is Kathmandu from Shanghai?
2,179 mi (3,506 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai to Kathmandu?
Himalaya Airlines (2 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Shanghai to Kathmandu?
There are 2 a week, about 0.3 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Shanghai to Kathmandu?
The flight departs at 03:35 (H9781). Local time.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 2.25 hours behind Shanghai. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Shanghai airport do flights to Kathmandu leave from?
Shanghai Pudong International (2 a week).