KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
9,313 km
5,787 miles
YVQ
Norman Wells
Canada
Distance
9,313 km
5,787 mi / 5,029 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
13°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YVQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Norman Wells Airport
IATA Code KTM YVQ
ICAO Code VNKT CYVQ
City Kathmandu Norman Wells
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,390 ft 238 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 65.280000, -126.800000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Norman Wells (YVQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) in Norman Wells, Canada is 9,313 kilometers (5,787 miles / 5,029 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 13°.

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 09:57 in Kathmandu, it's 21:12 in Norman Wells. 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 4,152 feet between the two airports. Norman Wells Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Norman Wells (YVQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 332° (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 Norman Wells Airport (YVQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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