KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,915 km
9,889 miles
TGQ
Tangara Da Serra
Brazil
Distance
15,915 km
9,889 mi / 8,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TGQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tangara da Serra Airport
IATA Code KTM TGQ
ICAO Code VNKT SWTS
City Kathmandu Tangara Da Serra
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Cuiaba
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,460 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -14.660000, -57.440000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tangara Da Serra (TGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tangara da Serra Airport (TGQ) in Tangara Da Serra, Brazil is 15,915 kilometers (9,889 miles / 8,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 00:16 in Kathmandu, it's 14:31 in Tangara Da Serra. 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 2,930 feet between the two airports. Tangara da Serra Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tangara Da Serra (TGQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 63° (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 Tangara da Serra Airport (TGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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