KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,611 km
6,593 miles
YQX
Gander
Canada
Distance
10,611 km
6,593 mi / 5,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
335°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM YQX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Gander International Airport
IATA Code KTM YQX
ICAO Code VNKT CYQX
City Kathmandu Gander
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/St_Johns
Elevation 4,390 ft 496 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 48.940000, -54.570000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Gander (YQX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Gander International Airport (YQX) in Gander, Canada is 10,611 kilometers (6,593 miles / 5,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 04:55 in Kathmandu, it's 20:40 in Gander. With a 8.25-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 3,894 feet between the two airports. Gander International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Gander (YQX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 35° (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 Gander International Airport (YQX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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