Airport Comparison
| KTM | UAQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Tribhuvan International Airport | Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport |
| IATA Code | KTM | UAQ |
| ICAO Code | VNKT | SANU |
| City | Kathmandu | San Juan |
| Country | Nepal | Argentina |
| Timezone | Asia/Kathmandu | America/Argentina/San_Juan |
| Elevation | 4,390 ft | 1,958 ft |
| Coordinates | 27.700000, 85.360000 | -31.570000, -68.420000 |
Kathmandu (KTM) to San Juan (UAQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) in Kathmandu, Nepal to Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) in San Juan, Argentina is 17,451 kilometers (10,844 miles / 9,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.
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 06:22 in Kathmandu, it's 21:37 in San Juan. 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 2,432 feet between the two airports. Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport sits lower than Tribhuvan International Airport.
The return flight from San Juan (UAQ) to Kathmandu (KTM) follows a heading of 93° (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 Domingo Faustino Sarmiento Airport (UAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.