KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
10,691 km
6,643 miles
YZU
Whitecourt
Canada
Distance
10,691 km
6,643 mi / 5,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM YZU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Whitecourt Airport
IATA Code KTM YZU
ICAO Code VNKT CYZU
City Kathmandu Whitecourt
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Edmonton
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,567 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 54.140000, -115.790000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Whitecourt (YZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Whitecourt Airport (YZU) in Whitecourt, Canada is 10,691 kilometers (6,643 miles / 5,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 17:53 in Kathmandu, it's 05:08 in Whitecourt. 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 1,823 feet between the two airports. Whitecourt Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Whitecourt (YZU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 341° (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 Whitecourt Airport (YZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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