KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,613 km
9,701 miles
TJL
Tres Lagoas
Brazil
Distance
15,613 km
9,701 mi / 8,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
270°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM TJL
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Plinio Alarcom Airport
IATA Code KTM TJL
ICAO Code VNKT SBTG
City Kathmandu Tres Lagoas
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Campo_Grande
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,075 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -20.750000, -51.680000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tres Lagoas (TJL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Plinio Alarcom Airport (TJL) in Tres Lagoas, Brazil is 15,613 kilometers (9,701 miles / 8,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 270°.

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 19:54 in Kathmandu, it's 10:09 in Tres Lagoas. 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 3,315 feet between the two airports. Plinio Alarcom Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tres Lagoas (TJL) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 71° (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 Plinio Alarcom Airport (TJL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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