BSS
Balsas
Brazil
14,445 km
8,975 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
14,445 km
8,975 mi / 7,799 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BSS KTM
Airport Name Balsas Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BSS KTM
ICAO Code SNBS VNKT
City Balsas Kathmandu
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Fortaleza Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 930 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -7.530000, -46.050000 27.700000, 85.360000

Balsas (BSS) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balsas Airport (BSS) in Balsas, Brazil to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 14,445 kilometers (8,975 miles / 7,799 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Brazil with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:46 in Balsas, it's 15:31 in Kathmandu. With a 8.75-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 3,460 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Balsas Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Balsas (BSS) follows a heading of 284° (west 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 Balsas Airport (BSS) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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