GKH
Gorkha
Nepal
3,609 km
2,242 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
3,609 km
2,242 mi / 1,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
75°
east northeast

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GKH PVG
Airport Name Gorkha Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code GKH PVG
ICAO Code VNGK ZSPD
City Gorkha Shanghai
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 1,500 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 28.050000, 84.480000 31.140000, 121.810000

Gorkha (GKH) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gorkha Airport (GKH) in Gorkha, Nepal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 3,609 kilometers (2,242 miles / 1,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:39 in Gorkha, it's 23:54 in Shanghai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,487 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Gorkha Airport.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Gorkha (GKH) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gorkha Airport (GKH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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