KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,392 km
9,564 miles
SJP
Sao Jose Do Rio Preto
Brazil
Distance
15,392 km
9,564 mi / 8,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
269°
west

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Airport Comparison

KTM SJP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport
IATA Code KTM SJP
ICAO Code VNKT SBSR
City Kathmandu Sao Jose Do Rio Preto
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,784 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -20.820000, -49.410000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (SJP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) in Sao Jose Do Rio Preto, Brazil is 15,392 kilometers (9,564 miles / 8,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 10:45 in Kathmandu, it's 02:00 in Sao Jose Do Rio Preto. 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 2,606 feet between the two airports. Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Jose Do Rio Preto (SJP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 71° (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 Sao Jose do Rio Preto Airport (SJP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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