KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,243 km
9,471 miles
RAO
Ribeirao Preto
Brazil
Distance
15,243 km
9,471 mi / 8,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM RAO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Leite Lopes Airport
IATA Code KTM RAO
ICAO Code VNKT SBRP
City Kathmandu Ribeirao Preto
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,806 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -21.140000, -47.780000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ribeirao Preto (RAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) in Ribeirao Preto, Brazil is 15,243 kilometers (9,471 miles / 8,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 11:13 in Kathmandu, it's 02:28 in Ribeirao Preto. 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 2,584 feet between the two airports. Leite Lopes Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Ribeirao Preto (RAO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 72° (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 Leite Lopes Airport (RAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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