KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,863 km
3,643 miles
YAP
Yap Island
Micronesia
Distance
5,863 km
3,643 mi / 3,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

KTM YAP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Yap International Airport
IATA Code KTM YAP
ICAO Code VNKT PTYA
City Kathmandu Yap Island
Country Nepal Micronesia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Pacific/Chuuk
Elevation 4,390 ft 91 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 9.500000, 138.080000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Yap Island (YAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Yap International Airport (YAP) in Yap Island, Micronesia is 5,863 kilometers (3,643 miles / 3,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Micronesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:52 in Kathmandu, it's 09:07 in Yap Island. The 4.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,299 feet between the two airports. Yap International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Yap Island (YAP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 298° (west 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 Yap International Airport (YAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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