KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
17,073 km
10,608 miles
PMQ
Perito Moreno
Argentina
Distance
17,073 km
10,608 mi / 9,219 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM PMQ
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Perito Moreno Airport
IATA Code KTM PMQ
ICAO Code VNKT SAWP
City Kathmandu Perito Moreno
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 4,390 ft 1,410 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -46.540000, -70.980000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Perito Moreno (PMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Perito Moreno Airport (PMQ) in Perito Moreno, Argentina is 17,073 kilometers (10,608 miles / 9,219 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 03:07 in Kathmandu, it's 18:22 in Perito Moreno. 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 2,980 feet between the two airports. Perito Moreno Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Perito Moreno (PMQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 127° (southeast). 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 Perito Moreno Airport (PMQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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