KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,696 km
9,753 miles
QCR
Curitibanos
Brazil
Distance
15,696 km
9,753 mi / 8,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM QCR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Curitibanos Airport
IATA Code KTM QCR
ICAO Code VNKT SSKU
City Kathmandu Curitibanos
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,133 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -27.280000, -50.610000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Curitibanos (QCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Curitibanos Airport (QCR) in Curitibanos, Brazil is 15,696 kilometers (9,753 miles / 8,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 17:07 in Kathmandu, it's 08:22 in Curitibanos. 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 1,257 feet between the two airports. Curitibanos Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Curitibanos (QCR) 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 Curitibanos Airport (QCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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