ATH
Athens
Greece
5,970 km
3,709 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
5,970 km
3,709 mi / 3,223 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Europe/Athens
Heading
81°
east

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ATH TPJ
Airport Name Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code ATH TPJ
ICAO Code LGAV VNTJ
City Athens Taplejung
Country Greece Nepal
Timezone Europe/Athens Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 308 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 37.940000, 23.940000 27.350000, 87.700000

Athens (ATH) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) in Athens, Greece to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 5,970 kilometers (3,709 miles / 3,223 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:40 in Athens, it's 18:25 in Taplejung. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,682 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Athens (ATH) follows a heading of 299° (west 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 Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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