KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,496 km
10,250 miles
NEC
Necochea
Argentina
Distance
16,496 km
10,250 mi / 8,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NEC
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Necochea Airport
IATA Code KTM NEC
ICAO Code VNKT SAZO
City Kathmandu Necochea
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Elevation 4,390 ft 72 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -38.480000, -58.820000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Necochea (NEC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Necochea Airport (NEC) in Necochea, Argentina is 16,496 kilometers (10,250 miles / 8,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 04:34 in Kathmandu, it's 19:49 in Necochea. 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 4,318 feet between the two airports. Necochea Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Necochea (NEC) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 99° (east). 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 Necochea Airport (NEC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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