KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,421 km
10,203 miles
MCS
Monte Caseros
Argentina
Distance
16,421 km
10,203 mi / 8,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
256°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MCS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Monte Caseros Airport
IATA Code KTM MCS
ICAO Code VNKT SARM
City Kathmandu Monte Caseros
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 4,390 ft 170 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -30.270000, -57.640000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Monte Caseros (MCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Monte Caseros Airport (MCS) in Monte Caseros, Argentina is 16,421 kilometers (10,203 miles / 8,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 256°.

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 21:40 in Kathmandu, it's 12:55 in Monte Caseros. 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 4,220 feet between the two airports. Monte Caseros Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Monte Caseros (MCS) 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 Monte Caseros Airport (MCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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