GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,190 km
9,439 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
15,190 km
9,439 mi / 8,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
74°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU KTM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code GRU KTM
ICAO Code SBGR VNKT
City Sao Paulo Kathmandu
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 27.700000, 85.360000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 15,190 kilometers (9,439 miles / 8,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 10:11 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:56 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 1,931 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 264° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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