KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,764 km
9,795 miles
SJL
Sao Gabriel Da Cachoeira
Brazil
Distance
15,764 km
9,795 mi / 8,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
311°
northwest

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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 03:35 in Kathmandu, it's 17:50 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.

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