KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,429 km
9,587 miles
RVD
Rio Verde
Brazil
Distance
15,429 km
9,587 mi / 8,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
274°
west

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Airport Comparison

KTM RVD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport General Leite de Castro Airport
IATA Code KTM RVD
ICAO Code VNKT SWLC
City Kathmandu Rio Verde
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,464 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -17.830000, -50.960000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rio Verde (RVD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) in Rio Verde, Brazil is 15,429 kilometers (9,587 miles / 8,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 03:51 in Kathmandu, it's 19:06 in Rio Verde. 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 1,926 feet between the two airports. General Leite de Castro Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Verde (RVD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 68° (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 General Leite de Castro Airport (RVD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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