CTU
Chengdu
China
1,620 km
1,006 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
1,620 km
1,006 mi / 875 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
261°
west

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CTU TPJ
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code CTU TPJ
ICAO Code ZUUU VNTJ
City Chengdu Taplejung
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,625 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 27.350000, 87.700000

Chengdu (CTU) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 1,620 kilometers (1,006 miles / 875 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 China with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:22 in Chengdu, it's 20:07 in Taplejung.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,365 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 73° (east 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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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