FUK
Fukuoka
Japan
4,126 km
2,564 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
4,126 km
2,564 mi / 2,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.25h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
272°
west

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FUK TPJ
Airport Name Fukuoka Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code FUK TPJ
ICAO Code RJFF VNTJ
City Fukuoka Taplejung
Country Japan Nepal
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 32 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 33.590000, 130.450000 27.350000, 87.700000

Fukuoka (FUK) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) in Fukuoka, Japan to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 4,126 kilometers (2,564 miles / 2,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Japan with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:24 in Fukuoka, it's 20:09 in Taplejung. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,958 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Fukuoka Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Fukuoka (FUK) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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