KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,750 km
6,680 miles
YAL
Alert Bay
Canada
Distance
10,750 km
6,680 mi / 5,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YAL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Alert Bay Airport
IATA Code KTM YAL
ICAO Code VNKT CYAL
City Kathmandu Alert Bay
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Vancouver
Elevation 4,390 ft 240 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 50.580000, -126.920000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Alert Bay (YAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Alert Bay Airport (YAL) in Alert Bay, Canada is 10,750 kilometers (6,680 miles / 5,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 11:26 in Kathmandu, it's 21:41 in Alert Bay. With a 13.75-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 4,150 feet between the two airports. Alert Bay Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Alert Bay (YAL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 332° (north northwest). 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 Alert Bay Airport (YAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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