KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
15,891 km
9,874 miles
XAP
Chapeco
Brazil
Distance
15,891 km
9,874 mi / 8,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM XAP
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Chapeco Airport
IATA Code KTM XAP
ICAO Code VNKT SBCH
City Kathmandu Chapeco
Country Nepal Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,146 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -27.130000, -52.660000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Chapeco (XAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Chapeco Airport (XAP) in Chapeco, Brazil is 15,891 kilometers (9,874 miles / 8,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 21:49 in Kathmandu, it's 13:04 in Chapeco. 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 2,244 feet between the two airports. Chapeco Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Chapeco (XAP) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 79° (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 Chapeco Airport (XAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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