KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,270 km
10,109 miles
TAW
Tacuarembo
Uruguay
Distance
16,270 km
10,109 mi / 8,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM TAW
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Tacuarembo Airport
IATA Code KTM TAW
ICAO Code VNKT SUTB
City Kathmandu Tacuarembo
Country Nepal Uruguay
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Montevideo
Elevation 4,390 ft 440 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -31.750000, -55.930000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Tacuarembo (TAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Tacuarembo Airport (TAW) in Tacuarembo, Uruguay is 16,270 kilometers (10,109 miles / 8,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 Uruguay. 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 08:45 in Kathmandu, it's 00:00 in Tacuarembo. 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 3,950 feet between the two airports. Tacuarembo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Tacuarembo (TAW) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 87° (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 Tacuarembo Airport (TAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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