KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
12,058 km
7,492 miles
YQS
St Thomas
Canada
Distance
12,058 km
7,492 mi / 6,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
350°
north

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Airport Comparison

KTM YQS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport St Thomas Municipal Airport
IATA Code KTM YQS
ICAO Code VNKT CYQS
City Kathmandu St Thomas
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Toronto
Elevation 4,390 ft 778 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 42.770000, -81.110000

Kathmandu (KTM) to St Thomas (YQS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) in St Thomas, Canada is 12,058 kilometers (7,492 miles / 6,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 08:01 in Kathmandu, it's 22:16 in St Thomas. 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 3,612 feet between the two airports. St Thomas Municipal Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from St Thomas (YQS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). 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 St Thomas Municipal Airport (YQS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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