KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,502 km
9,011 miles
TFL
Teofilo Otoni
Brazil
Distance
14,502 km
9,011 mi / 7,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM TFL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport
IATA Code KTM TFL
ICAO Code VNKT SNTO
City Kathmandu Teofilo Otoni
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,572 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -17.890000, -41.510000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Teofilo Otoni (TFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) in Teofilo Otoni, Brazil is 14,502 kilometers (9,011 miles / 7,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 03:48 in Kathmandu, it's 19:03 in Teofilo Otoni. 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 2,818 feet between the two airports. Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Teofilo Otoni (TFL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 68° (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 Juscelino Kubitscheck Airport (TFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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