KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,320 km
7,034 miles
YQN
Nakina
Canada
Distance
11,320 km
7,034 mi / 6,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
355°
north

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Airport Comparison

KTM YQN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Nakina Airport
IATA Code KTM YQN
ICAO Code VNKT CYQN
City Kathmandu Nakina
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Toronto
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,057 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 50.180000, -86.700000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Nakina (YQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Nakina Airport (YQN) in Nakina, Canada is 11,320 kilometers (7,034 miles / 6,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 08:33 in Kathmandu, it's 22:48 in Nakina. With a 9.75-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 3,333 feet between the two airports. Nakina Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Nakina (YQN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 7° (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 Nakina Airport (YQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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