KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,448 km
10,220 miles
UZU
Curuzu Cuatia
Argentina
Distance
16,448 km
10,220 mi / 8,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM UZU
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Curuzu Cuatia Airport
IATA Code KTM UZU
ICAO Code VNKT SATU
City Kathmandu Curuzu Cuatia
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 4,390 ft 229 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -29.770000, -57.980000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Curuzu Cuatia (UZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Curuzu Cuatia Airport (UZU) in Curuzu Cuatia, Argentina is 16,448 kilometers (10,220 miles / 8,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 08:43 in Kathmandu, it's 23:58 in Curuzu Cuatia. 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 4,161 feet between the two airports. Curuzu Cuatia Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Curuzu Cuatia (UZU) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 85° (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 Curuzu Cuatia Airport (UZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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