EWR
Newark
United States
12,221 km
7,594 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
12,221 km
7,594 mi / 6,599 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
17°
north northeast

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EWR TPJ
Airport Name Newark Liberty International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code EWR TPJ
ICAO Code KEWR VNTJ
City Newark Taplejung
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 17 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 40.690000, -74.170000 27.350000, 87.700000

Newark (EWR) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in Newark, United States to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 12,221 kilometers (7,594 miles / 6,599 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 12:25 in Newark, it's 23:10 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 7,973 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Newark Liberty International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Newark (EWR) follows a heading of 345° (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 Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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