KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,437 km
9,592 miles
MBK
Matupa
Brazil
Distance
15,437 km
9,592 mi / 8,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MBK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Regional Orlando Villas Boas Airport
IATA Code KTM MBK
ICAO Code VNKT SWXM
City Kathmandu Matupa
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Cuiaba
Elevation 4,390 ft 886 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -10.170000, -54.950000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Matupa (MBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Regional Orlando Villas Boas Airport (MBK) in Matupa, Brazil is 15,437 kilometers (9,592 miles / 8,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 09:10 in Kathmandu, it's 23:25 in Matupa. With a 9.75-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 3,504 feet between the two airports. Regional Orlando Villas Boas Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Matupa (MBK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 59° (east northeast). 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 Regional Orlando Villas Boas Airport (MBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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