KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,452 km
10,223 miles
MDX
Mercedes
Argentina
Distance
16,452 km
10,223 mi / 8,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM MDX
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Mercedes Airport
IATA Code KTM MDX
ICAO Code VNKT SATM
City Kathmandu Mercedes
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 4,390 ft 358 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -29.220000, -58.090000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Mercedes (MDX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Mercedes Airport (MDX) in Mercedes, Argentina is 16,452 kilometers (10,223 miles / 8,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 15:54 in Kathmandu, it's 07:09 in Mercedes. 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 4,032 feet between the two airports. Mercedes Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Mercedes (MDX) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 84° (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 Mercedes Airport (MDX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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