DCA
Washington
United States
12,485 km
7,758 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
12,485 km
7,758 mi / 6,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
15°
north northeast

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DCA TPJ
Airport Name Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code DCA TPJ
ICAO Code KDCA VNTJ
City Washington Taplejung
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 14 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 38.850000, -77.040000 27.350000, 87.700000

Washington (DCA) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) in Washington, United States to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 12,485 kilometers (7,758 miles / 6,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 United States 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 15:10 in Washington, it's 01:55 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 7,976 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Washington (DCA) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport (DCA) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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