KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,680 km
9,122 miles
MOC
Montes Claros
Brazil
Distance
14,680 km
9,122 mi / 7,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM MOC
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mario Ribeiro Airport
IATA Code KTM MOC
ICAO Code VNKT SBMK
City Kathmandu Montes Claros
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,191 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -16.710000, -43.820000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Montes Claros (MOC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mario Ribeiro Airport (MOC) in Montes Claros, Brazil is 14,680 kilometers (9,122 miles / 7,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 00:06 in Kathmandu, it's 15:21 in Montes Claros. 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 2,199 feet between the two airports. Mario Ribeiro Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Montes Claros (MOC) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 67° (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 Mario Ribeiro Airport (MOC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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