KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
17,451 km
10,844 miles
UAQ
San Juan
Argentina
Distance
17,451 km
10,844 mi / 9,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
254°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM UAQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport
IATA Code KTM UAQ
ICAO Code VNKT SANU
City Kathmandu San Juan
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/San_Juan
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,958 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -31.570000, -68.420000

Kathmandu (KTM) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 17,451 kilometers (10,844 miles / 9,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, 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 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 04:31 in Kathmandu, it's 19:46 in San Juan. 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 2,432 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) 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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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