The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) in Rio Grande, Argentina is 16,380 kilometers (10,178 miles / 8,845 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 07:28 in Kathmandu, it's 22:43 in Rio Grande. 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 4,325 feet between the two airports. Hermes Quijada International Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rio Grande (RGA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 132° (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 Hermes Quijada International Airport (RGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.