Airport Comparison
| JDR | KTM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport | Tribhuvan International Airport |
| IATA Code | JDR | KTM |
| ICAO Code | SNJR | VNKT |
| City | Sao Joao Del Rei | Kathmandu |
| Country | Brazil | Nepal |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Kathmandu |
| Elevation | 3,117 ft | 4,390 ft |
| Coordinates | -21.090000, -44.220000 | 27.700000, 85.360000 |
Sao Joao Del Rei (JDR) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport (JDR) in Sao Joao Del Rei, Brazil to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 14,891 kilometers (9,253 miles / 8,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.
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 13:41 in Sao Joao Del Rei, it's 22:26 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 1,273 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport.
The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Sao Joao Del Rei (JDR) follows a heading of 267° (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 Prefeito Octavio de Almeida Neves Airport (JDR) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.