EMX
El Maiten
Argentina
17,361 km
10,788 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
17,361 km
10,788 mi / 9,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Argentina/Catamarca
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

EMX KTM
Airport Name El Maiten Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code EMX KTM
ICAO Code SAVD VNKT
City El Maiten Kathmandu
Country Argentina Nepal
Timezone America/Argentina/Catamarca Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,355 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -42.030000, -71.170000 27.700000, 85.360000

El Maiten (EMX) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Maiten Airport (EMX) in El Maiten, Argentina to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 17,361 kilometers (10,788 miles / 9,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 09:01 in El Maiten, it's 17:46 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 2,035 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than El Maiten Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to El Maiten (EMX) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). 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 Maiten Airport (EMX) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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