KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
17,083 km
10,615 miles
LCM
La Cumbre
Argentina
Distance
17,083 km
10,615 mi / 9,224 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM LCM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport La Cumbre Airport
IATA Code KTM LCM
ICAO Code VNKT SACC
City Kathmandu La Cumbre
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 4,390 ft 3,733 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -31.010000, -64.530000

Kathmandu (KTM) to La Cumbre (LCM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to La Cumbre Airport (LCM) in La Cumbre, Argentina is 17,083 kilometers (10,615 miles / 9,224 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 255°.

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 17:52 in Kathmandu, it's 09:07 in La Cumbre. 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.

The return flight from La Cumbre (LCM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 90° (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 La Cumbre Airport (LCM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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