KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,124 km
9,397 miles
SJK
Sao Jose Dos Campos
Brazil
Distance
15,124 km
9,397 mi / 8,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
264°
west

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Airport Comparison

KTM SJK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport
IATA Code KTM SJK
ICAO Code VNKT SBSJ
City Kathmandu Sao Jose Dos Campos
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,120 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -23.230000, -45.860000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sao Jose Dos Campos (SJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK) in Sao Jose Dos Campos, Brazil is 15,124 kilometers (9,397 miles / 8,166 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 00:25 in Kathmandu, it's 15:40 in Sao Jose Dos Campos. 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 2,270 feet between the two airports. Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Jose Dos Campos (SJK) 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 Professor Urbano Ernesto Stumpf Airport (SJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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