HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
2,699 km
1,677 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
2,699 km
1,677 mi / 1,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
287°
west northwest

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HKG TPJ
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code HKG TPJ
ICAO Code VHHH VNTJ
City Hong Kong Taplejung
Country Hong Kong Nepal
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 28 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 27.350000, 87.700000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 2,699 kilometers (1,677 miles / 1,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Hong Kong with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:35 in Hong Kong, it's 21:20 in Taplejung.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,962 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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