KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,990 km
6,829 miles
ZEM
Eastmain River
Canada
Distance
10,990 km
6,829 mi / 5,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM ZEM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Eastmain River Airport
IATA Code KTM ZEM
ICAO Code VNKT CZEM
City Kathmandu Eastmain River
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Toronto
Elevation 4,390 ft 24 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 52.230000, -78.520000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Eastmain River (ZEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) in Eastmain River, Canada is 10,990 kilometers (6,829 miles / 5,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 13:46 in Kathmandu, it's 03:01 in Eastmain River. 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 4,366 feet between the two airports. Eastmain River Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Eastmain River (ZEM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 14° (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 Eastmain River Airport (ZEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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