CHC
Christchurch
New Zealand
11,671 km
7,252 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
11,671 km
7,252 mi / 6,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CHC TPJ
Airport Name Christchurch International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code CHC TPJ
ICAO Code NZCH VNTJ
City Christchurch Taplejung
Country New Zealand Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 123 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates -43.490000, 172.530000 27.350000, 87.700000

Christchurch (CHC) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) in Christchurch, New Zealand to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 11,671 kilometers (7,252 miles / 6,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:54 in Christchurch, it's 00:39 in Taplejung. With a 7.25-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 7,867 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Christchurch International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Christchurch (CHC) follows a heading of 132° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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