CCU
Kolkata
India
528 km
328 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
528 km
328 mi / 285 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
352°
north

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CCU TPJ
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code CCU TPJ
ICAO Code VECC VNTJ
City Kolkata Taplejung
Country India Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 16 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 27.350000, 87.700000

Kolkata (CCU) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 528 kilometers (328 miles / 285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting India with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:50 in Kolkata, it's 03:05 in Taplejung.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,974 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 172° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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