KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
17,035 km
10,585 miles
RIM
Rodriguez de Mendoza
Peru
Distance
17,035 km
10,585 mi / 9,198 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
319°
northwest

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KTM RIM
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport San Nicolas Airport
IATA Code KTM RIM
ICAO Code VNKT SPLN
City Kathmandu Rodriguez de Mendoza
Country Nepal Peru
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Lima
Elevation 4,390 ft 5,082 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -6.390000, -77.500000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to San Nicolas Airport (RIM) in Rodriguez de Mendoza, Peru is 17,035 kilometers (10,585 miles / 9,198 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Peru. 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 14:38 in Kathmandu, it's 03:53 in Rodriguez de Mendoza. With a 10.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Rodriguez de Mendoza (RIM) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 35° (northeast). 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 San Nicolas Airport (RIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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