KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,268 km
8,866 miles
QIT
Itapetinga
Brazil
Distance
14,268 km
8,866 mi / 7,704 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM QIT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Itapetinga Airport
IATA Code KTM QIT
ICAO Code VNKT SNIP
City Kathmandu Itapetinga
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Bahia
Elevation 4,390 ft 915 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -15.240000, -40.280000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Itapetinga (QIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Itapetinga Airport (QIT) in Itapetinga, Brazil is 14,268 kilometers (8,866 miles / 7,704 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 01:18 in Kathmandu, it's 16:33 in Itapetinga. 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 3,475 feet between the two airports. Itapetinga Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Itapetinga (QIT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 66° (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 Itapetinga Airport (QIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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