KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,872 km
9,862 miles
UMU
Umuarama
Brazil
Distance
15,872 km
9,862 mi / 8,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM UMU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Umuarama Airport
IATA Code KTM UMU
ICAO Code VNKT SSUM
City Kathmandu Umuarama
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,558 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -23.800000, -53.310000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Umuarama (UMU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Umuarama Airport (UMU) in Umuarama, Brazil is 15,872 kilometers (9,862 miles / 8,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 10:34 in Kathmandu, it's 01:49 in Umuarama. 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 2,832 feet between the two airports. Umuarama Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Umuarama (UMU) 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 Umuarama Airport (UMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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