EPA
El Palomar
Argentina
16,521 km
10,266 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
16,521 km
10,266 mi / 8,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

EPA KTM
Airport Name El Palomar Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code EPA KTM
ICAO Code SADP VNKT
City El Palomar Kathmandu
Country Argentina Nepal
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 59 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -34.610000, -58.610000 27.700000, 85.360000

El Palomar (EPA) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Palomar Airport (EPA) in El Palomar, Argentina to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 16,521 kilometers (10,266 miles / 8,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 06:54 in El Palomar, it's 15:39 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 4,331 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than El Palomar Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to El Palomar (EPA) follows a heading of 248° (west 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 Palomar Airport (EPA) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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