CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,441 km
3,381 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
5,441 km
3,381 mi / 2,938 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
79°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CAI TPJ
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code CAI TPJ
ICAO Code HECA VNTJ
City Cairo Taplejung
Country Egypt Nepal
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 382 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 27.350000, 87.700000

Cairo (CAI) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 5,441 kilometers (3,381 miles / 2,938 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:20 in Cairo, it's 15:05 in Taplejung.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,608 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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