KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,793 km
5,464 miles
YAB
Arctic Bay Airport
Canada
Distance
8,793 km
5,464 mi / 4,748 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YAB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Arctic Bay Airport
IATA Code KTM YAB
ICAO Code VNKT CYAB
City Kathmandu N/A
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Rankin_Inlet
Elevation 4,390 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 73.010000, -85.040000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) in Arctic Bay Airport, Canada is 8,793 kilometers (5,464 miles / 4,748 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 03:33 in Kathmandu, it's 15:48 in Arctic Bay Airport. With a 11.75-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 4,318 feet between the two airports. Arctic Bay Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Arctic Bay Airport (YAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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