KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
8,197 km
5,094 miles
NAQ
Qaanaaq
Greenland
Distance
8,197 km
5,094 mi / 4,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM NAQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Qaanaaq Airport
IATA Code KTM NAQ
ICAO Code VNKT BGQQ
City Kathmandu Qaanaaq
Country Nepal Greenland
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Thule
Elevation 4,390 ft 51 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 77.490000, -69.390000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Qaanaaq (NAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) in Qaanaaq, Greenland is 8,197 kilometers (5,094 miles / 4,426 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Greenland. 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 23:04 in Kathmandu, it's 13:19 in Qaanaaq. With a 9.75-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 4,339 feet between the two airports. Qaanaaq Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Qaanaaq (NAQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 23° (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 Qaanaaq Airport (NAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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