KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,005 km
6,838 miles
YBA
Banff
Canada
Distance
11,005 km
6,838 mi / 5,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YBA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Banff Airport
IATA Code KTM YBA
ICAO Code VNKT CYBA
City Kathmandu Banff
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,390 ft 4,583 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 51.210000, -115.540000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Banff (YBA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Banff Airport (YBA) in Banff, Canada is 11,005 kilometers (6,838 miles / 5,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 15:42 in Kathmandu, it's 02:57 in Banff. 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.

The return flight from Banff (YBA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Banff Airport (YBA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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