LAS
Las Vegas
United States
12,567 km
7,809 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
12,567 km
7,809 mi / 6,785 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.75h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

LAS TPJ
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code LAS TPJ
ICAO Code KLAS VNTJ
City Las Vegas Taplejung
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,181 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 27.350000, 87.700000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 12,567 kilometers (7,809 miles / 6,785 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 06:14 in Las Vegas, it's 19:59 in Taplejung. With a 13.75-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 5,809 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Harry Reid International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 20° (north 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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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