ICN
Seoul
South Korea
3,778 km
2,348 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
3,778 km
2,348 mi / 2,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-3.25h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
264°
west

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ICN TPJ
Airport Name Incheon International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code ICN TPJ
ICAO Code RKSI VNTJ
City Seoul Taplejung
Country South Korea Nepal
Timezone Asia/Seoul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 23 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 37.470000, 126.450000 27.350000, 87.700000

Seoul (ICN) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 3,778 kilometers (2,348 miles / 2,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 South Korea with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:25 in Seoul, it's 00:10 in Taplejung. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,967 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Incheon International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Seoul (ICN) follows a heading of 63° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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