FDO
San Fernando
Argentina
16,520 km
10,265 miles
KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
Distance
16,520 km
10,265 mi / 8,920 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

FDO KTM
Airport Name San Fernando Airport Tribhuvan International Airport
IATA Code FDO KTM
ICAO Code SADF VNKT
City San Fernando Kathmandu
Country Argentina Nepal
Timezone America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 10 ft 4,390 ft
Coordinates -34.450000, -58.590000 27.700000, 85.360000

San Fernando (FDO) to Kathmandu (KTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Fernando Airport (FDO) in San Fernando, Argentina to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal is 16,520 kilometers (10,265 miles / 8,920 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 05:53 in San Fernando, it's 14:38 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 4,380 feet between the two airports. Tribhuvan International Airport sits higher than San Fernando Airport.

The return flight from Kathmandu (KTM) to San Fernando (FDO) follows a heading of 249° (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 San Fernando Airport (FDO) and Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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