KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,634 km
6,608 miles
YVT
Buffalo Narrows
Canada
Distance
10,634 km
6,608 mi / 5,742 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YVT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Buffalo Narrows Airport
IATA Code KTM YVT
ICAO Code VNKT CYVT
City Kathmandu Buffalo Narrows
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Regina
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,423 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 55.840000, -108.420000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Buffalo Narrows (YVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Buffalo Narrows Airport (YVT) in Buffalo Narrows, Canada is 10,634 kilometers (6,608 miles / 5,742 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 03:57 in Kathmandu, it's 16:12 in Buffalo Narrows. With a 11.75-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 2,967 feet between the two airports. Buffalo Narrows Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Buffalo Narrows (YVT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 348° (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 Buffalo Narrows Airport (YVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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