# Distance from Bangkok (BKK) to Taplejung (TPJ)

> 2,036 km · estimated flight time 3h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,036 km / 1,265 mi / 1,099 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 3h
- **Heading**: 320° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 136° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Thailand) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: -1.25h (When it's 11:36 in Bangkok, it's 10:21 in Taplejung)
- **Elevation difference**: 7,985 ft (TPJ is higher than BKK)

## Airports

### [Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bkk-bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport/1ef266df-f511-6042-a32f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bangkok, Thailand
- ICAO: VTBS
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates: 13.680000, 100.750000
- Elevation: 5 ft

### [Suketar Airport (TPJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tpj-taplejung-suketar-airport/1ef266df-f358-6854-8716-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Taplejung, Nepal
- ICAO: VNTJ
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 27.350000, 87.700000
- Elevation: 7,990 ft

## Route notes

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:36 in Bangkok, it's 10:21 in Taplejung.

## Related

- [Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bkk-bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport/1ef266df-f511-6042-a32f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Suketar Airport (TPJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tpj-taplejung-suketar-airport/1ef266df-f358-6854-8716-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)