KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,291 km
9,502 miles
SOD
Sorocaba
Brazil
Distance
15,291 km
9,502 mi / 8,257 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM SOD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sorocaba Airport
IATA Code KTM SOD
ICAO Code VNKT SDCO
City Kathmandu Sorocaba
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,077 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -23.480000, -47.490000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sorocaba (SOD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sorocaba Airport (SOD) in Sorocaba, Brazil is 15,291 kilometers (9,502 miles / 8,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 05:22 in Kathmandu, it's 20:37 in Sorocaba. 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 2,313 feet between the two airports. Sorocaba Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sorocaba (SOD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 74° (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 Sorocaba Airport (SOD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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