KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
17,142 km
10,652 miles
RLO
Merlo
Argentina
Distance
17,142 km
10,652 mi / 9,256 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
252°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM RLO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Valle Del Conlara International Airport
IATA Code KTM RLO
ICAO Code VNKT SAOS
City Kathmandu Merlo
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/San_Luis
Elevation 4,390 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -32.380000, -65.190000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Merlo (RLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Valle Del Conlara International Airport (RLO) in Merlo, Argentina is 17,142 kilometers (10,652 miles / 9,256 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 05:25 in Kathmandu, it's 20:40 in Merlo. 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 2,369 feet between the two airports. Valle Del Conlara International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Merlo (RLO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 93° (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 Valle Del Conlara International Airport (RLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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