KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,133 km
6,296 miles
YSM
Fort Smith
Canada
Distance
10,133 km
6,296 mi / 5,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YSM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Fort Smith Airport
IATA Code KTM YSM
ICAO Code VNKT CYSM
City Kathmandu Fort Smith
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,390 ft 671 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 60.020000, -111.960000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Fort Smith (YSM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Fort Smith Airport (YSM) in Fort Smith, Canada is 10,133 kilometers (6,296 miles / 5,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 20:11 in Kathmandu, it's 07:26 in Fort Smith. With a 12.75-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 3,719 feet between the two airports. Fort Smith Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Smith (YSM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 345° (north northwest). 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 Fort Smith Airport (YSM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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