ELO
El Dorado
Argentina
16,062 km
9,980 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
16,062 km
9,980 mi / 8,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Argentina/Cordoba
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ELO KTM
Airport Name El Dorado Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ELO KTM
ICAO Code SATD VNKT
City El Dorado Kathmandu
Country Argentina Nepal
Timezone America/Argentina/Cordoba Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 685 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -26.400000, -54.570000 27.700000, 85.360000

El Dorado (ELO) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Dorado Airport (ELO) in El Dorado, Argentina to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 16,062 kilometers (9,980 miles / 8,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 Argentina with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:34 in El Dorado, it's 18:19 in Kathmandu. 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 3,705 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than El Dorado Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to El Dorado (ELO) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Dorado Airport (ELO) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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