APZ
Zapala
Argentina
17,426 km
10,828 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
17,426 km
10,828 mi / 9,409 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
112°
east southeast

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APZ KTM
Airport Name Zapala Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code APZ KTM
ICAO Code SAHZ VNKT
City Zapala Kathmandu
Country Argentina Nepal
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,330 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -38.980000, -70.110000 27.700000, 85.360000

Zapala (APZ) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Zapala Airport (APZ) in Zapala, Argentina to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 17,426 kilometers (10,828 miles / 9,409 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Argentina with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:07 in Zapala, it's 00:52 in Kathmandu. 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 1,060 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than Zapala Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Zapala (APZ) follows a heading of 235° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Zapala Airport (APZ) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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