KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,006 km
9,324 miles
SSO
Sao Lourenco
Brazil
Distance
15,006 km
9,324 mi / 8,103 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM SSO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sao Lourenco Airport
IATA Code KTM SSO
ICAO Code VNKT SNLO
City Kathmandu Sao Lourenco
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,871 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -22.090000, -45.040000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sao Lourenco (SSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sao Lourenco Airport (SSO) in Sao Lourenco, Brazil is 15,006 kilometers (9,324 miles / 8,103 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 14:15 in Kathmandu, it's 05:30 in Sao Lourenco. 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 1,519 feet between the two airports. Sao Lourenco Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Lourenco (SSO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 72° (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 Lourenco Airport (SSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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