IAD
Washington
United States
12,198 km
7,579 miles
TPU
Tikapur
Nepal
Distance
12,198 km
7,579 mi / 6,586 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
20°
north northeast

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IAD TPU
Airport Name Washington Dulles International Airport Tikapur Airport
IATA Code IAD TPU
ICAO Code KIAD VNTP
City Washington Tikapur
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 312 ft 797 ft
Coordinates 38.900000, -77.500000 28.520000, 81.150000

Washington (IAD) to Tikapur (TPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington, United States to Tikapur Airport (TPU) in Tikapur, Nepal is 12,198 kilometers (7,579 miles / 6,586 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 United States with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:31 in Washington, it's 06:16 in Tikapur. With a 10.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Tikapur (TPU) to Washington (IAD) follows a heading of 342° (north 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 Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Tikapur Airport (TPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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