KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,009 km
6,841 miles
YVR
Richmond
Canada
Distance
11,009 km
6,841 mi / 5,944 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
18°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YVR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Vancouver International Airport
IATA Code KTM YVR
ICAO Code VNKT CYVR
City Kathmandu Richmond
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Vancouver
Elevation 4,390 ft 14 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 49.190000, -123.180000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Richmond (YVR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in Richmond, Canada is 11,009 kilometers (6,841 miles / 5,944 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

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 11:41 in Kathmandu, it's 21:56 in Richmond. With a 13.75-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 4,376 feet between the two airports. Vancouver International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Richmond (YVR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 335° (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 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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