KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,764 km
10,417 miles
RYO
El Turbio
Argentina
Distance
16,764 km
10,417 mi / 9,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
209°
south southwest

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KTM RYO
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport 28 De Noviembre Airport
IATA Code KTM RYO
ICAO Code VNKT SAWT
City Kathmandu El Turbio
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 4,390 ft 895 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -51.610000, -72.220000

Kathmandu (KTM) to El Turbio (RYO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to 28 De Noviembre Airport (RYO) in El Turbio, Argentina is 16,764 kilometers (10,417 miles / 9,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 01:50 in Kathmandu, it's 17:05 in El Turbio. 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 3,495 feet between the two airports. 28 De Noviembre Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from El Turbio (RYO) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 136° (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 28 De Noviembre Airport (RYO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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