KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,608 km
9,699 miles
NVP
Novo Aripuana
Brazil
Distance
15,608 km
9,699 mi / 8,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NVP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Novo Aripuana Airport
IATA Code KTM NVP
ICAO Code VNKT SWNA
City Kathmandu Novo Aripuana
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Boa_Vista
Elevation 4,390 ft 118 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -5.120000, -60.360000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Novo Aripuana (NVP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Novo Aripuana Airport (NVP) in Novo Aripuana, Brazil is 15,608 kilometers (9,699 miles / 8,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 06:15 in Kathmandu, it's 20:30 in Novo Aripuana. With a 9.75-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 4,272 feet between the two airports. Novo Aripuana Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Novo Aripuana (NVP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 51° (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 Novo Aripuana Airport (NVP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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