KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,569 km
9,052 miles
TUR
Tucurui
Brazil
Distance
14,569 km
9,052 mi / 7,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
291°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM TUR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tucurui Airport
IATA Code KTM TUR
ICAO Code VNKT SBTU
City Kathmandu Tucurui
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Belem
Elevation 4,390 ft 830 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -3.790000, -49.720000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tucurui (TUR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tucurui Airport (TUR) in Tucurui, Brazil is 14,569 kilometers (9,052 miles / 7,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 11:22 in Kathmandu, it's 02:37 in Tucurui. 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 3,560 feet between the two airports. Tucurui Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tucurui (TUR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 56° (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 Tucurui Airport (TUR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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