KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,965 km
6,813 miles
YHS
Sechelt-Gibsons
Canada
Distance
10,965 km
6,813 mi / 5,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YHS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sechelt-Gibsons Airport
IATA Code KTM YHS
ICAO Code VNKT CAP3
City Kathmandu Sechelt-Gibsons
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Vancouver
Elevation 4,390 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 49.460000, -123.720000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) in Sechelt-Gibsons, Canada is 10,965 kilometers (6,813 miles / 5,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 21:46 in Kathmandu, it's 08:01 in Sechelt-Gibsons. With a 13.75-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 4,140 feet between the two airports. Sechelt-Gibsons Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sechelt-Gibsons (YHS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 334° (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 Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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