The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil is 16,587 kilometers (10,307 miles / 8,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 14:44 in Kathmandu, it's 03:59 in Rio Branco. With a 10.75-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 3,757 feet between the two airports. Placido de Castro Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Branco (RBR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 51° (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 Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.