KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,514 km
6,533 miles
YQU
Grande Prairie
Canada
Distance
10,514 km
6,533 mi / 5,677 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YQU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Grande Prairie Airport
IATA Code KTM YQU
ICAO Code VNKT CYQU
City Kathmandu Grande Prairie
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,195 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 55.180000, -118.890000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 10,514 kilometers (6,533 miles / 5,677 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 16:31 in Kathmandu, it's 03:46 in Grande Prairie. With a 12.75-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 2,195 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 339° (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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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