KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,785 km
6,080 miles
YFS
Fort Simpson
Canada
Distance
9,785 km
6,080 mi / 5,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
12°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

KTM YFS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Fort Simpson Airport
IATA Code KTM YFS
ICAO Code VNKT CYFS
City Kathmandu Fort Simpson
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,390 ft 555 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 61.760000, -121.240000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Fort Simpson (YFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) in Fort Simpson, Canada is 9,785 kilometers (6,080 miles / 5,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 12:51 in Kathmandu, it's 01:06 in Fort Simpson. 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 3,835 feet between the two airports. Fort Simpson Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Simpson (YFS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 337° (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 Fort Simpson Airport (YFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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