Distance From Palungtar Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, GKH - SHA Distance

The distance from Palungtar Airport (GKH) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is 2215 miles or 3565 kilometers or 1924 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Gorkha ( Nepal ) to Shanghai (Minhang) ( China )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Gorkha and Shanghai (Minhang) takes around 5 hours 5 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Palungtar Airport, Gorkha, Nepal to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai (Minhang), China is 5 hours 5 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GKH - SHA

Kilometers		3565 km
Statute Miles		2215 miles
Nautical Miles		1924 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		5 hours 5 minutes

Palungtar Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Flight Route Map - GKH to SHA Flight Path

Location of Palungtar Airport & Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Gorkha to Shanghai (Minhang) nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Gorkha, Nepal and Shanghai (Minhang), China. .

Nonstop flight route between Gorkha, Nepal and Shanghai (Minhang), China.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GKH - SHA

Time difference between Gorkha (Nepal) and Shanghai (Minhang) (China) is 2 Hours 15 Minutes.
Shanghai (Minhang) time is 2 Hours 15 Minutes ahead of Gorkha.

Location	Local Time
Gorkha (Nepal)	2026-03-19, 09:40:40 +0545
Shanghai (Minhang) (China)	2026-03-19, 11:55:40 CST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Palungtar Airport (GKH / VNGK) Gorkha, Nepal

Destination

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA / ZSSS) Shanghai (Minhang), China