# Distance from Tokyo (NRT) to Taplejung (TPJ)

> 5,020 km · estimated flight time 7h · Long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 5,020 km / 3,119 mi / 2,710 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 7h
- **Heading**: 275° (west)
- **Return heading**: 66° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Long-haul
- **Type**: International (Japan) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: -3.25h (When it's 14:17 in Tokyo, it's 11:02 in Taplejung)
- **Elevation difference**: 7,849 ft (TPJ is higher than NRT)

## Airports

### [Narita International Airport (NRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nrt-tokyo-narita-international-airport/1ef266df-8b22-61a4-b84a-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Tokyo, Japan
- ICAO: RJAA
- Timezone: Asia/Tokyo
- Coordinates: 35.760000, 140.390000
- Elevation: 141 ft

### [Suketar Airport (TPJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tpj-taplejung-suketar-airport/1ef266df-f358-6854-8716-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Taplejung, Nepal
- ICAO: VNTJ
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 27.350000, 87.700000
- Elevation: 7,990 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 14:17 in Tokyo, it's 11:02 in Taplejung.
The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Narita International Airport (NRT)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/nrt-tokyo-narita-international-airport/1ef266df-8b22-61a4-b84a-06bb2780ed98)
- [Suketar Airport (TPJ)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/tpj-taplejung-suketar-airport/1ef266df-f358-6854-8716-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)