KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,265 km
9,485 miles
QIQ
Rio Claro
Brazil
Distance
15,265 km
9,485 mi / 8,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM QIQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Rio Claro Airport
IATA Code KTM QIQ
ICAO Code VNKT SDRK
City Kathmandu Rio Claro
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,991 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -22.430000, -47.560000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rio Claro (QIQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) in Rio Claro, Brazil is 15,265 kilometers (9,485 miles / 8,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 16:50 in Kathmandu, it's 08:05 in Rio Claro. 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 2,399 feet between the two airports. Rio Claro Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Claro (QIQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 73° (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 Rio Claro Airport (QIQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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