KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,980 km
9,308 miles
ORX
Oriximina
Brazil
Distance
14,980 km
9,308 mi / 8,088 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
298°
west northwest

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KTM ORX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Oriximina Airport
IATA Code KTM ORX
ICAO Code VNKT SNOX
City Kathmandu Oriximina
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Belem
Elevation 4,390 ft 262 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -1.710000, -55.840000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Oriximina (ORX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Oriximina Airport (ORX) in Oriximina, Brazil is 14,980 kilometers (9,308 miles / 8,088 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 11:59 in Kathmandu, it's 03:14 in Oriximina. 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 4,128 feet between the two airports. Oriximina Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Oriximina (ORX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 51° (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 Oriximina Airport (ORX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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