KTM
Kathmandu
Nepal
16,695 km
10,374 miles
RZA
Santa Cruz
Argentina
Distance
16,695 km
10,374 mi / 9,014 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

KTM RZA
Airport Name Tribhuvan International Airport Santa Cruz Airport
IATA Code KTM RZA
ICAO Code VNKT SAWU
City Kathmandu Santa Cruz
Country Nepal Argentina
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 4,390 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 27.700000, 85.360000 -50.020000, -68.580000

Kathmandu (KTM) to Santa Cruz (RZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) in Santa Cruz, Argentina is 16,695 kilometers (10,374 miles / 9,014 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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 16:25 in Kathmandu, it's 07:40 in Santa Cruz. 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 4,026 feet between the two airports. Santa Cruz Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Cruz (RZA) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 129° (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 Santa Cruz Airport (RZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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