KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,795 km
10,436 miles
RAF
Rafaela
Argentina
Distance
16,795 km
10,436 mi / 9,069 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
255°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RAF
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Rafaela Airport
IATA Code KTM RAF
ICAO Code VNKT SAFR
City Kathmandu Rafaela
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 4,390 ft 325 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -31.280000, -61.500000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rafaela (RAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Rafaela Airport (RAF) in Rafaela, Argentina is 16,795 kilometers (10,436 miles / 9,069 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 21:04 in Kathmandu, it's 12:19 in Rafaela. 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 4,065 feet between the two airports. Rafaela Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rafaela (RAF) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 89° (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 Rafaela Airport (RAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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