KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,846 km
5,496 miles
LAK
Aklavik
Canada
Distance
8,846 km
5,496 mi / 4,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM LAK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Aklavik Airport
IATA Code KTM LAK
ICAO Code VNKT CYKD
City Kathmandu Aklavik
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,390 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 68.220000, -135.010000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Aklavik (LAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Aklavik Airport (LAK) in Aklavik, Canada is 8,846 kilometers (5,496 miles / 4,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:49 in Kathmandu, it's 18:04 in Aklavik. With a 12.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,367 feet between the two airports. Aklavik Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Aklavik (LAK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 324° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Aklavik Airport (LAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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