KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
13,461 km
8,364 miles
QCP
Currais Novos
Brazil
Distance
13,461 km
8,364 mi / 7,268 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM QCP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Currais Novos Airport
IATA Code KTM QCP
ICAO Code VNKT SNKN
City Kathmandu Currais Novos
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Recife
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,148 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -6.280000, -36.540000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Currais Novos (QCP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Currais Novos Airport (QCP) in Currais Novos, Brazil is 13,461 kilometers (8,364 miles / 7,268 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 19:31 in Kathmandu, it's 10:46 in Currais Novos. 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 3,242 feet between the two airports. Currais Novos Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Currais Novos (QCP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 61° (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 Currais Novos Airport (QCP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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