KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,122 km
5,668 miles
YVM
Qikiqtarjuaq
Canada
Distance
9,122 km
5,668 mi / 4,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
349°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM YVM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Qikiqtarjuaq Airport
IATA Code KTM YVM
ICAO Code VNKT CYVM
City Kathmandu Qikiqtarjuaq
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Toronto
Elevation 4,390 ft 21 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 67.550000, -64.030000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Qikiqtarjuaq (YVM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM) in Qikiqtarjuaq, Canada is 9,122 kilometers (5,668 miles / 4,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 349°.

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 01:32 in Kathmandu, it's 14:47 in Qikiqtarjuaq. With a 10.75-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 4,369 feet between the two airports. Qikiqtarjuaq Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Qikiqtarjuaq (YVM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 27° (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 Qikiqtarjuaq Airport (YVM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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