Kathmandu, 3 December: Himalaya Airlines, a joint venture between Nepal and China, inaugurated its Kathmandu-Shanghai-Kathmandu flight service on 2 December.
This is a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity and promoting bilateral ties between Nepal and China.
The new Kathmandu-Shanghai-Kathmandu route will offer passengers seamless travel options between the capital city of Nepal and the central coastal city of China, known for being the country’s biggest city and a global financial hub. This direct link between the cities reflects Himalaya Airlines’ dedication to providing convenient, safe, and efficient travel.
The first outbound flight, H9 780, departed from Tribhuvan International Airport at 09:50 hours (local time) on Saturday for Shanghai Pudong International Airport, with a flight duration of 4 hours and 7 minutes. A total of 137 passengers, along with an infant, boarded the first flight.
Initially operating weekly flights on every Saturday effective December 02, 2023, the service will increase to twice a week, on every Saturday and Wednesday, starting from December 20, 2023. This signifies the third direct connection Himalaya Airlines established between China and Nepal, alongside regular flight operations to Beijing and Qingdao.
People’s News Monitoring Service
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