KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,323 km
10,142 miles
TBT
Tabatinga
Brazil
Distance
16,323 km
10,142 mi / 8,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
310°
northwest

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KTM TBT
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tabatinga Airport
IATA Code KTM TBT
ICAO Code VNKT SBTT
City Kathmandu Tabatinga
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Porto_Velho
Elevation 4,390 ft 279 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -4.260000, -69.940000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tabatinga (TBT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tabatinga Airport (TBT) in Tabatinga, Brazil is 16,323 kilometers (10,142 miles / 8,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 19:14 in Kathmandu, it's 09:29 in Tabatinga. With a 9.75-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 4,111 feet between the two airports. Tabatinga Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tabatinga (TBT) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 42° (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 Tabatinga Airport (TBT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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