IMK
Simikot
Nepal
3,811 km
2,368 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
3,811 km
2,368 mi / 2,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IMK PVG
Airport Name Simikot Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code IMK PVG
ICAO Code VNST ZSPD
City Simikot Shanghai
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 9,246 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 29.970000, 81.820000 31.140000, 121.810000

Simikot (IMK) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 3,811 kilometers (2,368 miles / 2,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 06:12 in Simikot, it's 08:27 in Shanghai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,233 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Simikot Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Simikot (IMK) follows a heading of 279° (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 Simikot Airport (IMK) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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