Airport Comparison
| JUJ | KTM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport | Tribhuvan International Airport |
| IATA Code | JUJ | KTM |
| ICAO Code | SASJ | VNKT |
| City | San Salvador de Jujuy | Kathmandu |
| Country | Argentina | Nepal |
| Timezone | America/Argentina/Jujuy | Asia/Kathmandu |
| Elevation | 3,019 ft | 4,390 ft |
| Coordinates | -24.390000, -65.100000 | 27.700000, 85.360000 |
San Salvador de Jujuy (JUJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport (JUJ) in San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 17,048 kilometers (10,593 miles / 9,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.
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 04:28 in San Salvador de Jujuy, it's 13:13 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 1,371 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport.
The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to San Salvador de Jujuy (JUJ) follows a heading of 270° (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 Gobernador Horacio Guzman International Airport (JUJ) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.