KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,587 km
10,307 miles
RBR
Rio Branco
Brazil
Distance
16,587 km
10,307 mi / 8,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
300°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RBR
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Placido de Castro Airport
IATA Code KTM RBR
ICAO Code VNKT SBRB
City Kathmandu Rio Branco
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Rio_Branco
Elevation 4,390 ft 633 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -9.870000, -67.900000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rio Branco (RBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) in Rio Branco, Brazil is 16,587 kilometers (10,307 miles / 8,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 19:02 in Kathmandu, it's 08:17 in Rio Branco. With a 10.75-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 3,757 feet between the two airports. Placido de Castro Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Branco (RBR) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 51° (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 Placido de Castro Airport (RBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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