PVG
Shanghai
China
3,810 km
2,367 miles
RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
Distance
3,810 km
2,367 mi / 2,057 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

PVG RUK
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Rukumkot Airport
IATA Code PVG RUK
ICAO Code ZSPD VNRK
City Shanghai Rukumkot
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 13 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 28.630000, 82.190000

Shanghai (PVG) to Rukumkot (RUK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal is 3,810 kilometers (2,367 miles / 2,057 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 China with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:40 in Shanghai, it's 16:25 in Rukumkot.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,487 feet between the two airports. Rukumkot Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Rukumkot (RUK) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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