IOS
Ilheus
Brazil
14,126 km
8,778 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
14,126 km
8,778 mi / 7,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Bahia
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IOS KTM
Airport Name Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IOS KTM
ICAO Code SBIL VNKT
City Ilheus Kathmandu
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 15 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -14.820000, -39.030000 27.700000, 85.360000

Ilheus (IOS) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) in Ilheus, Brazil to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 14,126 kilometers (8,778 miles / 7,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 06:54 in Ilheus, it's 15:39 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 4,375 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Ilheus (IOS) follows a heading of 272° (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 Bahia - Jorge Amado Airport (IOS) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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