KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,903 km
6,775 miles
YPW
Powell River
Canada
Distance
10,903 km
6,775 mi / 5,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YPW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Powell River Airport
IATA Code KTM YPW
ICAO Code VNKT CYPW
City Kathmandu Powell River
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Vancouver
Elevation 4,390 ft 425 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 49.830000, -124.500000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Powell River (YPW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Powell River Airport (YPW) in Powell River, Canada is 10,903 kilometers (6,775 miles / 5,887 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 07:36 in Kathmandu, it's 17:51 in Powell River. 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 3,965 feet between the two airports. Powell River Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Powell River (YPW) 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 Powell River Airport (YPW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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