KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,361 km
6,438 miles
YXJ
Fort Saint John
Canada
Distance
10,361 km
6,438 mi / 5,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YXJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Fort St John Airport
IATA Code KTM YXJ
ICAO Code VNKT CYXJ
City Kathmandu Fort Saint John
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Dawson_Creek
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,280 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 56.240000, -120.740000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Fort Saint John (YXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Fort St John Airport (YXJ) in Fort Saint John, Canada is 10,361 kilometers (6,438 miles / 5,594 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 14:35 in Kathmandu, it's 01:50 in Fort Saint John. 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 2,110 feet between the two airports. Fort St John Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Saint John (YXJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 337° (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 Fort St John Airport (YXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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