KIX
Osaka
Japan
4,563 km
2,835 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
4,563 km
2,835 mi / 2,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.25h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
273°
west

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KIX TPJ
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code KIX TPJ
ICAO Code RJBB VNTJ
City Osaka Taplejung
Country Japan Nepal
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 26 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 27.350000, 87.700000

Osaka (KIX) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 4,563 kilometers (2,835 miles / 2,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:58 in Osaka, it's 01:43 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 7,964 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 68° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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