KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,828 km
6,728 miles
YKE
Knee Lake
Canada
Distance
10,828 km
6,728 mi / 5,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YKE
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Knee Lake Airport
IATA Code KTM YKE
ICAO Code VNKT CJT3
City Kathmandu Knee Lake
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Winnipeg
Elevation 4,390 ft 625 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 54.920000, -94.800000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Knee Lake (YKE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Knee Lake Airport (YKE) in Knee Lake, Canada is 10,828 kilometers (6,728 miles / 5,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 00:32 in Kathmandu, it's 12:47 in Knee Lake. 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 3,765 feet between the two airports. Knee Lake Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Knee Lake (YKE) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 360° (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 Knee Lake Airport (YKE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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