KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,728 km
10,394 miles
ROS
Rosario
Argentina
Distance
16,728 km
10,394 mi / 9,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
251°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM ROS
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Islas Malvinas Airport
IATA Code KTM ROS
ICAO Code VNKT SAAR
City Kathmandu Rosario
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Cordoba
Elevation 4,390 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -32.900000, -60.780000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Rosario (ROS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Islas Malvinas Airport (ROS) in Rosario, Argentina is 16,728 kilometers (10,394 miles / 9,032 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 17:03 in Kathmandu, it's 08:18 in Rosario. 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 4,305 feet between the two airports. Islas Malvinas Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Rosario (ROS) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 91° (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 Islas Malvinas Airport (ROS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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