KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,895 km
6,149 miles
YAU
Kattiniq
Canada
Distance
9,895 km
6,149 mi / 5,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YAU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Donaldson Airport
IATA Code KTM YAU
ICAO Code VNKT CTP9
City Kathmandu Kattiniq
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Toronto
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,902 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 61.660000, -73.320000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kattiniq (YAU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Donaldson Airport (YAU) in Kattiniq, Canada is 9,895 kilometers (6,149 miles / 5,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 10:06 in Kathmandu, it's 23:21 in Kattiniq. With a 10.75-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 2,488 feet between the two airports. Donaldson Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kattiniq (YAU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 19° (north northeast). 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 Donaldson Airport (YAU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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