KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,692 km
7,265 miles
YEL
Elliot Lake
Canada
Distance
11,692 km
7,265 mi / 6,313 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YEL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Elliot Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code KTM YEL
ICAO Code VNKT CYEL
City Kathmandu Elliot Lake
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Toronto
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,087 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 46.350000, -82.560000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Elliot Lake (YEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) in Elliot Lake, Canada is 11,692 kilometers (7,265 miles / 6,313 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 02:39 in Kathmandu, it's 15:54 in Elliot Lake. 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 3,303 feet between the two airports. Elliot Lake Municipal Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Elliot Lake (YEL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 11° (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 Elliot Lake Municipal Airport (YEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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