KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,302 km
5,780 miles
YHK
Gjoa Haven
Canada
Distance
9,302 km
5,780 mi / 5,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YHK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Gjoa Haven Airport
IATA Code KTM YHK
ICAO Code VNKT CYHK
City Kathmandu Gjoa Haven
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,390 ft 152 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 68.640000, -95.850000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Gjoa Haven (YHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) in Gjoa Haven, Canada is 9,302 kilometers (5,780 miles / 5,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 11:46 in Kathmandu, it's 23:01 in Gjoa Haven. 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 4,238 feet between the two airports. Gjoa Haven Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Gjoa Haven (YHK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 359° (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 Gjoa Haven Airport (YHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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