KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
17,384 km
10,802 miles
RDS
Rincon de los Sauces
Argentina
Distance
17,384 km
10,802 mi / 9,387 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
239°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RDS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Rincon De Los Sauces Airport
IATA Code KTM RDS
ICAO Code VNKT SAHS
City Kathmandu Rincon de los Sauces
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Salta
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,968 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -37.390000, -68.900000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) in Rincon de los Sauces, Argentina is 17,384 kilometers (10,802 miles / 9,387 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 239°.

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 22:00 in Kathmandu, it's 13:15 in Rincon de los Sauces. 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 2,422 feet between the two airports. Rincon De Los Sauces Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rincon de los Sauces (RDS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 107° (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 Rincon De Los Sauces Airport (RDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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