KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,188 km
9,438 miles
SSZ
Guaruja
Brazil
Distance
15,188 km
9,438 mi / 8,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
264°
west

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KTM SSZ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Base Aerea de Santos Airport
IATA Code KTM SSZ
ICAO Code VNKT SBST
City Kathmandu Guaruja
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 10 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -23.930000, -46.300000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Guaruja (SSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Base Aerea de Santos Airport (SSZ) in Guaruja, Brazil is 15,188 kilometers (9,438 miles / 8,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 17:44 in Kathmandu, it's 08:59 in Guaruja. 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 4,380 feet between the two airports. Base Aerea de Santos Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Guaruja (SSZ) 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 Base Aerea de Santos Airport (SSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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