KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,269 km
6,381 miles
YRF
Cartwright
Canada
Distance
10,269 km
6,381 mi / 5,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM YRF
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Cartwright Airport
IATA Code KTM YRF
ICAO Code VNKT CYCA
City Kathmandu Cartwright
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Halifax
Elevation 4,390 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 53.680000, -57.040000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Cartwright (YRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Cartwright Airport (YRF) in Cartwright, Canada is 10,269 kilometers (6,381 miles / 5,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 14:48 in Kathmandu, it's 05:03 in Cartwright. 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 4,350 feet between the two airports. Cartwright Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Cartwright (YRF) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 33° (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 Cartwright Airport (YRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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