KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,626 km
9,709 miles
TEC
Telemaco Borba
Brazil
Distance
15,626 km
9,709 mi / 8,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM TEC
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Telemaco Borba Airport
IATA Code KTM TEC
ICAO Code VNKT SBTL
City Kathmandu Telemaco Borba
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,610 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -24.320000, -50.650000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Telemaco Borba (TEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Telemaco Borba Airport (TEC) in Telemaco Borba, Brazil is 15,626 kilometers (9,709 miles / 8,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 03:01 in Kathmandu, it's 18:16 in Telemaco Borba. 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 1,780 feet between the two airports. Telemaco Borba Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Telemaco Borba (TEC) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 75° (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 Telemaco Borba Airport (TEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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