KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,555 km
8,423 miles
MCZ
Maceio
Brazil
Distance
13,555 km
8,423 mi / 7,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM MCZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Zumbi dos Palmares Airport
IATA Code KTM MCZ
ICAO Code VNKT SBMO
City Kathmandu Maceio
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Maceio
Elevation 4,390 ft 387 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -9.510000, -35.790000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Maceio (MCZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Zumbi dos Palmares Airport (MCZ) in Maceio, Brazil is 13,555 kilometers (8,423 miles / 7,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Nepal with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:54 in Kathmandu, it's 09:09 in Maceio. 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 4,003 feet between the two airports. Zumbi dos Palmares Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Maceio (MCZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) and Zumbi dos Palmares Airport (MCZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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