RUK
Rukumkot
Nepal
11,007 km
6,839 miles
YYC
Calgary
Canada
Distance
11,007 km
6,839 mi / 5,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

RUK YYC
Airport Name Rukumkot Airport Calgary International Airport
IATA Code RUK YYC
ICAO Code VNRK CYYC
City Rukumkot Calgary
Country Nepal Canada
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,500 ft 3,557 ft
Coordinates 28.630000, 82.190000 51.110000, -114.020000

Rukumkot (RUK) to Calgary (YYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rukumkot Airport (RUK) in Rukumkot, Nepal to Calgary International Airport (YYC) in Calgary, Canada is 11,007 kilometers (6,839 miles / 5,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 05:22 in Rukumkot, it's 16:37 in Calgary. 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 1,057 feet between the two airports. Calgary International Airport sits higher than Rukumkot Airport.

The return flight from Calgary (YYC) to Rukumkot (RUK) follows a heading of 346° (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 Rukumkot Airport (RUK) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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