IPU
Ipiau
Brazil
14,164 km
8,801 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
14,164 km
8,801 mi / 7,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Bahia
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IPU KTM
Airport Name Ipiau Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IPU KTM
ICAO Code SNIU VNKT
City Ipiau Kathmandu
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 492 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -14.130000, -39.730000 27.700000, 85.360000

Ipiau (IPU) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ipiau Airport (IPU) in Ipiau, Brazil to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 14,164 kilometers (8,801 miles / 7,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 09:32 in Ipiau, it's 18:17 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 3,898 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Ipiau Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Ipiau (IPU) follows a heading of 273° (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 Ipiau Airport (IPU) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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