ESG
Mariscal Estigarribia
Paraguay
16,537 km
10,276 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
16,537 km
10,276 mi / 8,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Asuncion
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ESG KTM
Airport Name Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code ESG KTM
ICAO Code SGME VNKT
City Mariscal Estigarribia Kathmandu
Country Paraguay Nepal
Timezone America/Asuncion Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 553 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -22.050000, -60.620000 27.700000, 85.360000

Mariscal Estigarribia (ESG) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport (ESG) in Mariscal Estigarribia, Paraguay to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 16,537 kilometers (10,276 miles / 8,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Paraguay 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 00:16 in Mariscal Estigarribia, it's 09:01 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 3,837 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Mariscal Estigarribia (ESG) follows a heading of 273° (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 Dr. Luis Maria Argana International Airport (ESG) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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