KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,102 km
10,005 miles
PBQ
Pimenta Bueno
Brazil
Distance
16,102 km
10,005 mi / 8,695 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
290°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PBQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pimenta Bueno Airport
IATA Code KTM PBQ
ICAO Code VNKT SWPM
City Kathmandu Pimenta Bueno
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Porto_Velho
Elevation 4,390 ft 682 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -11.640000, -61.180000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pimenta Bueno (PBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pimenta Bueno Airport (PBQ) in Pimenta Bueno, Brazil is 16,102 kilometers (10,005 miles / 8,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 290°.

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 00:49 in Kathmandu, it's 15:04 in Pimenta Bueno. 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 3,708 feet between the two airports. Pimenta Bueno Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Pimenta Bueno (PBQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 58° (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 Pimenta Bueno Airport (PBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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