SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
12,171 km
7,563 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
12,171 km
7,563 mi / 6,572 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.75h
America/Denver
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

SLC TPJ
Airport Name Salt Lake City International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code SLC TPJ
ICAO Code KSLC VNTJ
City Salt Lake City Taplejung
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Denver Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 4,231 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 40.790000, -111.980000 27.350000, 87.700000

Salt Lake City (SLC) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 12,171 kilometers (7,563 miles / 6,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 06:02 in Salt Lake City, it's 18:47 in Taplejung. With a 12.75-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 3,759 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Salt Lake City International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Salt Lake City (SLC) follows a heading of 16° (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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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