KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,536 km
6,547 miles
YSK
Sanikiluaq
Canada
Distance
10,536 km
6,547 mi / 5,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YSK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sanikiluaq Airport
IATA Code KTM YSK
ICAO Code VNKT CYSK
City Kathmandu Sanikiluaq
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Iqaluit
Elevation 4,390 ft 104 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 56.540000, -79.250000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sanikiluaq (YSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sanikiluaq Airport (YSK) in Sanikiluaq, Canada is 10,536 kilometers (6,547 miles / 5,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 01:48 in Kathmandu, it's 15:03 in Sanikiluaq. 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 4,286 feet between the two airports. Sanikiluaq Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

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

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