KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,797 km
10,437 miles
NCJ
Sunchales
Argentina
Distance
16,797 km
10,437 mi / 9,070 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM NCJ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Sunchales Aeroclub Airport
IATA Code KTM NCJ
ICAO Code VNKT SAFS
City Kathmandu Sunchales
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 4,390 ft 311 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -30.960000, -61.530000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Sunchales (NCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Sunchales Aeroclub Airport (NCJ) in Sunchales, Argentina is 16,797 kilometers (10,437 miles / 9,070 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 14:42 in Kathmandu, it's 05:57 in Sunchales. 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 4,079 feet between the two airports. Sunchales Aeroclub Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Sunchales (NCJ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 88° (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 Sunchales Aeroclub Airport (NCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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