Airport Comparison
| KTM | SJL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tribhuvan International Airport | Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport |
| IATA Code | KTM | SJL |
| ICAO Code | VNKT | SBUA |
| City | Kathmandu | Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira |
| Country | Nepal | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu | America/Boa_Vista |
| Elevation | 4,390 ft | 251 ft |
| Coordinates | 27.700000, 85.360000 | -0.150000, -66.990000 |
Kathmandu (KTM) to Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira (SJL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira, Brazil is 15,764 kilometers (9,795 miles / 8,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.
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 08:33 in Kathmandu, it's 22:48 in Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira. With a 9.75-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 4,139 feet between the two airports. Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.
The return flight from Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira (SJL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 42° (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 Sao Gabriel da Cachoeira Airport (SJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.