KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,246 km
10,095 miles
QOJ
Sao Borja
Brazil
Distance
16,246 km
10,095 mi / 8,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
259°
west

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KTM QOJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sao Borja Airport
IATA Code KTM QOJ
ICAO Code VNKT SSSB
City Kathmandu Sao Borja
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 246 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -28.650000, -56.030000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sao Borja (QOJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sao Borja Airport (QOJ) in Sao Borja, Brazil is 16,246 kilometers (10,095 miles / 8,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 18:06 in Kathmandu, it's 09:21 in Sao Borja. 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 4,144 feet between the two airports. Sao Borja Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Borja (QOJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 82° (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 Sao Borja Airport (QOJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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