Peshawar to Shache flights
Shache lies 706 km (438 mi) north-east of Peshawar, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 39 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Peshawar | Shache | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Pakistan | China |
| Population | 4.8 million | 128,145 |
| Elevation | 340 m (1,115 ft) | 1,236 m (4,055 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+5 (Asia/Karachi) | UTC+6 (Asia/Urumqi) |
| Nearest large airport | PEW, 6 km out | QSZ, 25 km out |
Clocks in Shache are 1 h ahead of Peshawar right now, so a 1 h 39 min journey lands 2 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Shache
Crossing from Pakistan into China: money changes from the Rupee to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Peshawar
Peshawar is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW), 6 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Shache
Shache is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Shache Airport (QSZ), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,842 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shache Airport (regional) | QSZ | 25 km (16 mi) | 9,842 ft | 4,232 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Shache from Peshawar?
706 km (438 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Peshawar.
How long does it take to get from Peshawar to Shache by air?
About 1 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Peshawar and Shache?
Shache is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Urumqi against Asia/Karachi).
Which airports are used for Peshawar to Shache flights?
Typically Bacha Khan International Airport (PEW) to Shache Airport (QSZ).
What currency do I need in Shache?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.