CVH
Lafontaine
Argentina
17,544 km
10,901 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
17,544 km
10,901 mi / 9,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Argentina/Salta
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CVH KTM
Airport Name Caviahue Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code CVH KTM
ICAO Code SAHE VNKT
City Lafontaine Kathmandu
Country Argentina Nepal
Timezone America/Argentina/Salta Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5,435 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -37.850000, -71.010000 27.700000, 85.360000

Lafontaine (CVH) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Caviahue Airport (CVH) in Lafontaine, Argentina to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 17,544 kilometers (10,901 miles / 9,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 08:16 in Lafontaine, it's 17:01 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 1,045 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits lower than Caviahue Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to Lafontaine (CVH) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Caviahue Airport (CVH) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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