KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,937 km
9,281 miles
STM
Santarem
Brazil
Distance
14,937 km
9,281 mi / 8,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
296°
west northwest

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KTM STM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport
IATA Code KTM STM
ICAO Code VNKT SBSN
City Kathmandu Santarem
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Belem
Elevation 4,390 ft 198 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -2.420000, -54.790000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Santarem (STM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM) in Santarem, Brazil is 14,937 kilometers (9,281 miles / 8,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 23:52 in Kathmandu, it's 15:07 in Santarem. 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 4,192 feet between the two airports. Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Santarem (STM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 52° (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 Maestro Wilson Fonseca Airport (STM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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