KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,674 km
9,739 miles
LAJ
Lages
Brazil
Distance
15,674 km
9,739 mi / 8,463 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
259°
west

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Airport Comparison

KTM LAJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Lages Airport
IATA Code KTM LAJ
ICAO Code VNKT SBLJ
City Kathmandu Lages
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,065 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -27.780000, -50.280000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Lages (LAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Lages Airport (LAJ) in Lages, Brazil is 15,674 kilometers (9,739 miles / 8,463 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:43 in Kathmandu, it's 19:58 in Lages. 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 1,325 feet between the two airports. Lages Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Lages (LAJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 79° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Lages Airport (LAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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