KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
11,163 km
6,936 miles
ZGF
Grand Forks
Canada
Distance
11,163 km
6,936 mi / 6,028 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

KTM ZGF
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Grand Forks Airport
IATA Code KTM ZGF
ICAO Code VNKT CZGF
City Kathmandu Grand Forks
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Vancouver
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,720 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 49.020000, -118.430000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Grand Forks (ZGF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) in Grand Forks, Canada is 11,163 kilometers (6,936 miles / 6,028 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 04:23 in Kathmandu, it's 14:38 in Grand Forks. 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 2,670 feet between the two airports. Grand Forks Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Forks (ZGF) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 339° (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 Grand Forks Airport (ZGF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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