The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil is 14,819 kilometers (9,208 miles / 8,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 18:53 in Kathmandu, it's 10:08 in Belo Horizonte. 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 1,801 feet between the two airports. Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Belo Horizonte (PLU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 70° (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 Pampulha - Carlos Drummond de Andrade Airport (PLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.