KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,683 km
8,502 miles
QBX
Sobral
Brazil
Distance
13,683 km
8,502 mi / 7,388 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM QBX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sobral Airport
IATA Code KTM QBX
ICAO Code VNKT SNOB
City Kathmandu Sobral
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Fortaleza
Elevation 4,390 ft 210 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -3.680000, -40.340000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sobral (QBX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sobral Airport (QBX) in Sobral, Brazil is 13,683 kilometers (8,502 miles / 7,388 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 01:16 in Kathmandu, it's 16:31 in Sobral. 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 4,180 feet between the two airports. Sobral Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sobral (QBX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 59° (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 Sobral Airport (QBX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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