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ZEM to KTM: distance & flight time
Eastmain River (Eastmain River Airport) → Kathmandu (Tribhuvan International Airport)
6,829 mi
10,990 km · 5,934 nm
13h 51m
estimated nonstop flight time
+9.8h
time difference · heading north
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Flight time details
6,829 miles nonstop takes roughly 13h 51m gate to gate, flying north. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 9.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ZEM — Eastmain River Airport · Eastmain River, Canada
- KTM — Tribhuvan International Airport · Kathmandu, Nepal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ZEM
- YKQ · Waskaganish Airport53 mi away
- YNC · Wemindji Airport56 mi away
- YGL · La Grande Rivière Airport102 mi away
- YNS · Nemiscau Airport108 mi away
Near KTM
- SIF · Simara Airport44 mi away
- RHP · Ramechhap Airport48 mi away
- BHR · Bharatpur Airport57 mi away
- MEY · Meghauli Airport70 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ZEM from KTM?
The flight distance from Eastmain River (ZEM) to Kathmandu (KTM) is 6,829 miles (10,990 km, 5,934 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ZEM to KTM?
A nonstop flight takes about 13h 51m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between Eastmain River and Kathmandu?
Kathmandu is 9.8 hours ahead of Eastmain River.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ZEM to KTM?
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