BFH
Curitiba
Brazil
15,517 km
9,642 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
15,517 km
9,642 mi / 8,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

BFH KTM
Airport Name Bacacheri Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code BFH KTM
ICAO Code SBBI VNKT
City Curitiba Kathmandu
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,057 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -25.410000, -49.230000 27.700000, 85.360000

Curitiba (BFH) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bacacheri Airport (BFH) in Curitiba, Brazil to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 15,517 kilometers (9,642 miles / 8,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Brazil with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:06 in Curitiba, it's 15:51 in Kathmandu. 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 1,333 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Bacacheri Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Curitiba (BFH) follows a heading of 262° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bacacheri Airport (BFH) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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