KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,179 km
5,703 miles
YGH
Fort Good Hope
Canada
Distance
9,179 km
5,703 mi / 4,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YGH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Fort Good Hope Airport
IATA Code KTM YGH
ICAO Code VNKT CYGH
City Kathmandu Fort Good Hope
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,390 ft 268 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 66.240000, -128.650000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Fort Good Hope (YGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Fort Good Hope Airport (YGH) in Fort Good Hope, Canada is 9,179 kilometers (5,703 miles / 4,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 15:11 in Kathmandu, it's 02:26 in Fort Good Hope. 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 4,122 feet between the two airports. Fort Good Hope Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Good Hope (YGH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 330° (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 Good Hope Airport (YGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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