KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,438 km
9,592 miles
PLL
Manaus
Brazil
Distance
15,438 km
9,592 mi / 8,336 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PLL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Ponta Pelada Airport
IATA Code KTM PLL
ICAO Code VNKT SBMN
City Kathmandu Manaus
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Manaus
Elevation 4,390 ft 267 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -3.150000, -59.990000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Manaus (PLL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) in Manaus, Brazil is 15,438 kilometers (9,592 miles / 8,336 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 17:35 in Kathmandu, it's 07:50 in Manaus. 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 4,123 feet between the two airports. Ponta Pelada Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Manaus (PLL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 50° (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 Ponta Pelada Airport (PLL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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