KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,606 km
10,318 miles
RCQ
Reconquista
Argentina
Distance
16,606 km
10,318 mi / 8,966 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
259°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RCQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Reconquista Airport
IATA Code KTM RCQ
ICAO Code VNKT SATR
City Kathmandu Reconquista
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 4,390 ft 160 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -29.210000, -59.680000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Reconquista (RCQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Reconquista Airport (RCQ) in Reconquista, Argentina is 16,606 kilometers (10,318 miles / 8,966 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 259°.

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 03:56 in Kathmandu, it's 19:11 in Reconquista. 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 4,230 feet between the two airports. Reconquista Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Reconquista (RCQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 84° (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 Reconquista Airport (RCQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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