KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
17,101 km
10,626 miles
TUC
San Miguel de Tucuman
Argentina
Distance
17,101 km
10,626 mi / 9,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

KTM TUC
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport
IATA Code KTM TUC
ICAO Code VNKT SANT
City Kathmandu San Miguel de Tucuman
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Tucuman
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,493 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -26.840000, -65.100000

Kathmandu (KTM) to San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) in San Miguel de Tucuman, Argentina is 17,101 kilometers (10,626 miles / 9,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 07:22 in Kathmandu, it's 22:37 in San Miguel de Tucuman. 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 2,897 feet between the two airports. Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from San Miguel de Tucuman (TUC) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 81° (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 Teniente Benjamin Matienzo Airport (TUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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