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Flights from Shanghai to Paro

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Paro. The easiest way is one stop via Kathmandu or Kolkata, about 8h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 25m
SHAPBHKTM

Shanghai to Paro at a glance

Fastest journey8h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kathmandu or Kolkata

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Paro

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SHA Kathmandu (KTM) PBH
Leg 1: Himalaya Airlines · Leg 2: Bhutan Airlines, Drukair
Self-transfer likely ~8h 25m
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2
SHA Kolkata (CCU) PBH
Leg 1: IndiGo · Leg 2: Bhutan Airlines, Drukair
Self-transfer likely ~8h 28m
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3
SHA Bangkok (BKK) PBH
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Bhutan Airlines, Drukair
Self-transfer likely ~9h 32m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
3,125 km1,941 miles
Journey time
8h 25mestimate
Time difference
-2hParo vs Shanghai
Currency in Paro
USD
Airports
PVG, SHA → PBH

Flights from Shanghai to Paro: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Paro?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kathmandu, Kolkata and Bangkok. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Paro?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,125 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Paro?
The best connecting points are Kathmandu (KTM), Kolkata (CCU) and Bangkok (BKK). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Paro?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Paro: Paro International Airport (PBH).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Paro?
Paro is 2 hours behind Shanghai.

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