KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,808 km
9,201 miles
PIV
Pirapora
Brazil
Distance
14,808 km
9,201 mi / 7,996 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM PIV
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Pirapora Airport
IATA Code KTM PIV
ICAO Code VNKT SNPX
City Kathmandu Pirapora
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,808 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -17.320000, -44.860000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Pirapora (PIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pirapora Airport (PIV) in Pirapora, Brazil is 14,808 kilometers (9,201 miles / 7,996 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 19:17 in Kathmandu, it's 10:32 in Pirapora. 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 2,582 feet between the two airports. Pirapora Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Pirapora (PIV) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 68° (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 Pirapora Airport (PIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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