KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,993 km
7,452 miles
YHM
Hamilton
Canada
Distance
11,993 km
7,452 mi / 6,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YHM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Hamilton Airport
IATA Code KTM YHM
ICAO Code VNKT CYHM
City Kathmandu Hamilton
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Toronto
Elevation 4,390 ft 780 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 43.170000, -79.940000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Hamilton (YHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Hamilton Airport (YHM) in Hamilton, Canada is 11,993 kilometers (7,452 miles / 6,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 23:28 in Kathmandu, it's 12:43 in Hamilton. 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 3,610 feet between the two airports. Hamilton Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Hamilton (YHM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 14° (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 Hamilton Airport (YHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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