KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,657 km
6,001 miles
YFJ
Wekweeti
Canada
Distance
9,657 km
6,001 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YFJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Wekweeti Airport
IATA Code KTM YFJ
ICAO Code VNKT CYWE
City Kathmandu Wekweeti
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,208 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 64.190000, -114.080000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Wekweeti (YFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Wekweeti Airport (YFJ) in Wekweeti, Canada is 9,657 kilometers (6,001 miles / 5,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 18:44 in Kathmandu, it's 05:59 in Wekweeti. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,182 feet between the two airports. Wekweeti Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Wekweeti (YFJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 343° (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 Wekweeti Airport (YFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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