KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,326 km
10,144 miles
USH
Ushuahia
Argentina
Distance
16,326 km
10,144 mi / 8,815 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
208°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

KTM USH
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Malvinas Argentinas Airport
IATA Code KTM USH
ICAO Code VNKT SAWH
City Kathmandu Ushuahia
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Ushuaia
Elevation 4,390 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -54.840000, -68.300000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Ushuahia (USH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Malvinas Argentinas Airport (USH) in Ushuahia, Argentina is 16,326 kilometers (10,144 miles / 8,815 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 208°.

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 10:02 in Kathmandu, it's 01:17 in Ushuahia. 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 4,288 feet between the two airports. Malvinas Argentinas Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Ushuahia (USH) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 134° (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 Malvinas Argentinas Airport (USH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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