KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,751 km
6,680 miles
PIW
Pikwitonei
Canada
Distance
10,751 km
6,680 mi / 5,805 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

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KTM PIW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pikwitonei Airport
IATA Code KTM PIW
ICAO Code VNKT CZMN
City Kathmandu Pikwitonei
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Winnipeg
Elevation 4,390 ft 630 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 55.590000, -97.160000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pikwitonei (PIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pikwitonei Airport (PIW) in Pikwitonei, Canada is 10,751 kilometers (6,680 miles / 5,805 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 19:22 in Kathmandu, it's 07:37 in Pikwitonei. 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 3,760 feet between the two airports. Pikwitonei Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Pikwitonei (PIW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 358° (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 Pikwitonei Airport (PIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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