KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,377 km
6,448 miles
YDJ
Hatchet Lake
Canada
Distance
10,377 km
6,448 mi / 5,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YDJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Hatchet Lake Airport
IATA Code KTM YDJ
ICAO Code VNKT CJL2
City Kathmandu Hatchet Lake
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Regina
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,362 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 58.660000, -103.540000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Hatchet Lake (YDJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Hatchet Lake Airport (YDJ) in Hatchet Lake, Canada is 10,377 kilometers (6,448 miles / 5,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 04:52 in Kathmandu, it's 17:07 in Hatchet Lake. 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 3,028 feet between the two airports. Hatchet Lake Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Hatchet Lake (YDJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 352° (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 Hatchet Lake Airport (YDJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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