KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,984 km
8,690 miles
PCS
Picos
Brazil
Distance
13,984 km
8,690 mi / 7,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PCS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Picos Airport
IATA Code KTM PCS
ICAO Code VNKT SNPC
City Kathmandu Picos
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Fortaleza
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,050 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -7.060000, -41.520000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Picos (PCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Picos Airport (PCS) in Picos, Brazil is 13,984 kilometers (8,690 miles / 7,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 02:33 in Kathmandu, it's 17:48 in Picos. 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 3,340 feet between the two airports. Picos Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Picos (PCS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 61° (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 Picos Airport (PCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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