KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,003 km
6,216 miles
YKG
Kangirsuk
Canada
Distance
10,003 km
6,216 mi / 5,401 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM YKG
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Kangirsuk Airport
IATA Code KTM YKG
ICAO Code VNKT CYAS
City Kathmandu Kangirsuk
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Toronto
Elevation 4,390 ft 403 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 60.030000, -70.000000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Kangirsuk (YKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) in Kangirsuk, Canada is 10,003 kilometers (6,216 miles / 5,401 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 12:46 in Kathmandu, it's 02:01 in Kangirsuk. 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 3,987 feet between the two airports. Kangirsuk Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Kangirsuk (YKG) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 22° (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 Kangirsuk Airport (YKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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