The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (PMW) in Palmas, Brazil is 14,816 kilometers (9,206 miles / 8,000 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 02:03 in Kathmandu, it's 17:18 in Palmas. 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 3,616 feet between the two airports. Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Palmas (PMW) 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 Brigadeiro Lysias Rodrigues Airport (PMW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.