DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
6,454 km
4,010 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
6,454 km
4,010 mi / 3,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

DAR TPJ
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code DAR TPJ
ICAO Code HTDA VNTJ
City Dar es Salaam Taplejung
Country Tanzania Nepal
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 182 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 27.350000, 87.700000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 6,454 kilometers (4,010 miles / 3,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:04 in Dar es Salaam, it's 22:49 in Taplejung.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,808 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 241° (west 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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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