KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,034 km
6,856 miles
ZSJ
Sandy Lake
Canada
Distance
11,034 km
6,856 mi / 5,958 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
359°
north

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KTM ZSJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sandy Lake Airport
IATA Code KTM ZSJ
ICAO Code VNKT CZSJ
City Kathmandu Sandy Lake
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Winnipeg
Elevation 4,390 ft 951 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 53.060000, -93.340000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sandy Lake (ZSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) in Sandy Lake, Canada is 11,034 kilometers (6,856 miles / 5,958 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 13:33 in Kathmandu, it's 01:48 in Sandy Lake. 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 3,439 feet between the two airports. Sandy Lake Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sandy Lake (ZSJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 1° (north). 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 Sandy Lake Airport (ZSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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