IGU
Foz Do Iguacu
Brazil
16,035 km
9,963 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
16,035 km
9,963 mi / 8,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IGU KTM
Airport Name Cataratas International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IGU KTM
ICAO Code SBFI VNKT
City Foz Do Iguacu Kathmandu
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 786 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -25.600000, -54.480000 27.700000, 85.360000

Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cataratas International Airport (IGU) in Foz Do Iguacu, Brazil to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 16,035 kilometers (9,963 miles / 8,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 20:14 in Foz Do Iguacu, it's 04:59 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 3,604 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Cataratas International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Foz Do Iguacu (IGU) 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 Cataratas International Airport (IGU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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