IRE
Irece
Brazil
14,239 km
8,848 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
14,239 km
8,848 mi / 7,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Bahia
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

IRE KTM
Airport Name Irece Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code IRE KTM
ICAO Code SNIC VNKT
City Irece Kathmandu
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Bahia Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,561 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -11.340000, -41.850000 27.700000, 85.360000

Irece (IRE) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Irece Airport (IRE) in Irece, Brazil to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 14,239 kilometers (8,848 miles / 7,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 12:45 in Irece, it's 21:30 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 1,829 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Irece Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Irece (IRE) follows a heading of 277° (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 Irece Airport (IRE) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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