KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,898 km
9,879 miles
SQY
Sao Lourenco Do Sul
Brazil
Distance
15,898 km
9,879 mi / 8,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM SQY
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sao Lourenco do Sul Airport
IATA Code KTM SQY
ICAO Code VNKT SSRU
City Kathmandu Sao Lourenco Do Sul
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -31.380000, -52.030000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sao Lourenco Do Sul (SQY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sao Lourenco do Sul Airport (SQY) in Sao Lourenco Do Sul, Brazil is 15,898 kilometers (9,879 miles / 8,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 01:37 in Kathmandu, it's 16:52 in Sao Lourenco Do Sul. 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 4,362 feet between the two airports. Sao Lourenco do Sul Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Lourenco Do Sul (SQY) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Sao Lourenco do Sul Airport (SQY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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