Airport Comparison
| JJD | KTM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport | Tribhuvan International Airport |
| IATA Code | JJD | KTM |
| ICAO Code | SBJE | VNKT |
| City | Jijoca de Jericoacoara (Cruz) | Kathmandu |
| Country | Brazil | Nepal |
| Timezone | America/Fortaleza | Asia/Kathmandu |
| Elevation | 89 ft | 4,390 ft |
| Coordinates | -2.910000, -40.360000 | 27.700000, 85.360000 |
Jijoca de Jericoacoara (Cruz) (JJD) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD) in Jijoca de Jericoacoara (Cruz), Brazil to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 13,641 kilometers (8,476 miles / 7,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.
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 16:41 in Jijoca de Jericoacoara (Cruz), it's 01:26 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 4,301 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport.
The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Jijoca de Jericoacoara (Cruz) (JJD) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Comandante Ariston Pessoa Airport (JJD) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.