KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,380 km
10,178 miles
RGA
Rio Grande
Argentina
Distance
16,380 km
10,178 mi / 8,845 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
210°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM RGA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Hermes Quijada International Airport
IATA Code KTM RGA
ICAO Code VNKT SAWE
City Kathmandu Rio Grande
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 4,390 ft 65 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -53.780000, -67.750000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rio Grande (RGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina is 16,380 kilometers (10,178 miles / 8,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 14:21 in Kathmandu, it's 05:36 in Rio Grande. 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 4,325 feet between the two airports. Hermes Quijada International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RGA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 132° (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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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