CAU
Caruaru
Brazil
13,514 km
8,397 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
13,514 km
8,397 mi / 7,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Fortaleza
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CAU KTM
Airport Name Caruaru Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CAU KTM
ICAO Code SNRU VNKT
City Caruaru Kathmandu
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Fortaleza Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,891 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -8.280000, -36.010000 27.700000, 85.360000

Caruaru (CAU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caruaru Airport (CAU) in Caruaru, Brazil to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,514 kilometers (8,397 miles / 7,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 11:47 in Caruaru, it's 20:32 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 2,499 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Caruaru Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Caruaru (CAU) follows a heading of 278° (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 Caruaru Airport (CAU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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