KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,338 km
5,802 miles
YDB
Burwash
Canada
Distance
9,338 km
5,802 mi / 5,042 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YDB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Burwash Airport
IATA Code KTM YDB
ICAO Code VNKT CYDB
City Kathmandu Burwash
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Vancouver
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,647 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 61.370000, -139.040000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Burwash (YDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Burwash Airport (YDB) in Burwash, Canada is 9,338 kilometers (5,802 miles / 5,042 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 09:08 in Kathmandu, it's 19:23 in Burwash. With a 13.75-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 1,743 feet between the two airports. Burwash Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Burwash (YDB) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 321° (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 Burwash Airport (YDB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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