KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,209 km
9,450 miles
SAO
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
15,209 km
9,450 mi / 8,212 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM SAO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Campo de Marte Airport
IATA Code KTM SAO
ICAO Code VNKT SBMT
City Kathmandu Sao Paulo
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,368 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -23.510000, -46.640000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sao Paulo (SAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 15,209 kilometers (9,450 miles / 8,212 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 12:37 in Kathmandu, it's 03:52 in Sao Paulo. 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 2,022 feet between the two airports. Campo de Marte Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (SAO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 74° (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 Campo de Marte Airport (SAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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