KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,203 km
6,961 miles
YPL
Pickle Lake
Canada
Distance
11,203 km
6,961 mi / 6,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YPL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pickle Lake Airport
IATA Code KTM YPL
ICAO Code VNKT CYPL
City Kathmandu Pickle Lake
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Panama
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,267 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 51.450000, -90.210000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pickle Lake (YPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) in Pickle Lake, Canada is 11,203 kilometers (6,961 miles / 6,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 18:21 in Kathmandu, it's 07:36 in Pickle Lake. With a 10.75-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 3,123 feet between the two airports. Pickle Lake Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Pickle Lake (YPL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 4° (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 Pickle Lake Airport (YPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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