KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
17,218 km
10,699 miles
MQD
Maquinchao
Argentina
Distance
17,218 km
10,699 mi / 9,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
231°
southwest

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KTM MQD
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Maquinchao Airport
IATA Code KTM MQD
ICAO Code VNKT SAVQ
City Kathmandu Maquinchao
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,912 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -41.240000, -68.710000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Maquinchao (MQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Maquinchao Airport (MQD) in Maquinchao, Argentina is 17,218 kilometers (10,699 miles / 9,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:15 in Kathmandu, it's 03:30 in Maquinchao. 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 1,478 feet between the two airports. Maquinchao Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Maquinchao (MQD) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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