KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,038 km
6,859 miles
XPP
Poplar River
Canada
Distance
11,038 km
6,859 mi / 5,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM XPP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Poplar River Airport
IATA Code KTM XPP
ICAO Code VNKT CZNG
City Kathmandu Poplar River
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Winnipeg
Elevation 4,390 ft 728 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 53.000000, -97.270000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Poplar River (XPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Poplar River Airport (XPP) in Poplar River, Canada is 11,038 kilometers (6,859 miles / 5,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 19:53 in Kathmandu, it's 08:08 in Poplar River. 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 3,662 feet between the two airports. Poplar River Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Poplar River (XPP) 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 Poplar River Airport (XPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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