LIM
Lima
Peru
17,689 km
10,991 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
17,689 km
10,991 mi / 9,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Lima
Heading
41°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

LIM TPJ
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code LIM TPJ
ICAO Code SPJC VNTJ
City Lima Taplejung
Country Peru Nepal
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 113 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 27.350000, 87.700000

Lima (LIM) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 17,689 kilometers (10,991 miles / 9,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:57 in Lima, it's 08:42 in Taplejung. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,877 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 314° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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