KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,013 km
6,222 miles
YXN
Whale Cove
Canada
Distance
10,013 km
6,222 mi / 5,406 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

KTM YXN
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Whale Cove Airport
IATA Code KTM YXN
ICAO Code VNKT CYXN
City Kathmandu Whale Cove
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Winnipeg
Elevation 4,390 ft 40 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 62.240000, -92.600000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Whale Cove (YXN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Whale Cove Airport (YXN) in Whale Cove, Canada is 10,013 kilometers (6,222 miles / 5,406 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 21:50 in Kathmandu, it's 10:05 in Whale Cove. With a 11.75-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 4,350 feet between the two airports. Whale Cove Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Whale Cove (YXN) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 2° (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 Whale Cove Airport (YXN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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