KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
14,263 km
8,862 miles
SFK
Soure
Brazil
Distance
14,263 km
8,862 mi / 7,701 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
293°
west northwest

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KTM SFK
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Soure Airport
IATA Code KTM SFK
ICAO Code VNKT SNSW
City Kathmandu Soure
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Belem
Elevation 4,390 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -0.700000, -48.520000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Soure (SFK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Soure Airport (SFK) in Soure, Brazil is 14,263 kilometers (8,862 miles / 7,701 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 01:06 in Kathmandu, it's 16:21 in Soure. 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 4,347 feet between the two airports. Soure Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Soure (SFK) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 54° (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 Soure Airport (SFK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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