KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,540 km
7,171 miles
YQT
Thunder Bay
Canada
Distance
11,540 km
7,171 mi / 6,231 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YQT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Thunder Bay Airport
IATA Code KTM YQT
ICAO Code VNKT CYQT
City Kathmandu Thunder Bay
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Thunder_Bay
Elevation 4,390 ft 653 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 48.370000, -89.320000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Thunder Bay (YQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) in Thunder Bay, Canada is 11,540 kilometers (7,171 miles / 6,231 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 00:19 in Kathmandu, it's 13:34 in Thunder Bay. 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 3,737 feet between the two airports. Thunder Bay Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Thunder Bay (YQT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 5° (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 Thunder Bay Airport (YQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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