KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,591 km
5,960 miles
YFB
Iqaluit
Canada
Distance
9,591 km
5,960 mi / 5,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YFB
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Iqaluit Airport
IATA Code KTM YFB
ICAO Code VNKT CYFB
City Kathmandu Iqaluit
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Toronto
Elevation 4,390 ft 110 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 63.760000, -68.560000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Iqaluit (YFB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Iqaluit Airport (YFB) in Iqaluit, Canada is 9,591 kilometers (5,960 miles / 5,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 22:13 in Kathmandu, it's 11:28 in Iqaluit. With a 10.75-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 4,280 feet between the two airports. Iqaluit Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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