DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth
United States
13,297 km
8,262 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
13,297 km
8,262 mi / 7,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

DFW TPJ
Airport Name Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code DFW TPJ
ICAO Code KDFW VNTJ
City Dallas-Fort Worth Taplejung
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 606 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 32.900000, -97.040000 27.350000, 87.700000

Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) in Dallas-Fort Worth, United States to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 13,297 kilometers (8,262 miles / 7,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 04:39 in Dallas-Fort Worth, it's 16:24 in Taplejung. With a 11.75-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 7,384 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) follows a heading of 5° (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 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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