KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
5,006 km
3,111 miles
YKS
Yakutsk
Russia
Distance
5,006 km
3,111 mi / 2,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YKS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Yakutsk Airport
IATA Code KTM YKS
ICAO Code VNKT UEEE
City Kathmandu Yakutsk
Country Nepal Russia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 4,390 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 62.090000, 129.770000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Yakutsk (YKS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Yakutsk Airport (YKS) in Yakutsk, Russia is 5,006 kilometers (3,111 miles / 2,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:45 in Kathmandu, it's 15:00 in Yakutsk. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,065 feet between the two airports. Yakutsk Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Yakutsk (YKS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). 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 Yakutsk Airport (YKS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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