CUN
Cancun
Mexico
14,603 km
9,074 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
14,603 km
9,074 mi / 7,885 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Cancun
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CUN TPJ
Airport Name Cancun International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code CUN TPJ
ICAO Code MMUN VNTJ
City Cancun Taplejung
Country Mexico Nepal
Timezone America/Cancun Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 22 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 21.040000, -86.880000 27.350000, 87.700000

Cancun (CUN) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 14,603 kilometers (9,074 miles / 7,885 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 6°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 08:05 in Cancun, it's 18:50 in Taplejung. With a 10.75-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 7,968 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Cancun International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Cancun (CUN) follows a heading of 353° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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