NRT
Tokyo
Japan
5,020 km
3,119 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
5,020 km
3,119 mi / 2,710 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.25h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

NRT TPJ
Airport Name Narita International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code NRT TPJ
ICAO Code RJAA VNTJ
City Tokyo Taplejung
Country Japan Nepal
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 141 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 27.350000, 87.700000

Tokyo (NRT) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 5,020 kilometers (3,119 miles / 2,710 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 02:01 in Tokyo, it's 22:46 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 7,849 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 66° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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