CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
2,390 km
1,485 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
2,390 km
1,485 mi / 1,290 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CMB TPJ
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code CMB TPJ
ICAO Code VCBI VNTJ
City Colombo Taplejung
Country Sri Lanka Nepal
Timezone Asia/Colombo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 30 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 27.350000, 87.700000

Colombo (CMB) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 2,390 kilometers (1,485 miles / 1,290 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:55 in Colombo, it's 20:10 in Taplejung.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,960 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 202° (south southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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