KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
3,115 km
1,935 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
3,115 km
1,935 mi / 1,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

KUL TPJ
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code KUL TPJ
ICAO Code WMKK VNTJ
City Kuala Lumpur Taplejung
Country Malaysia Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 69 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 27.350000, 87.700000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 3,115 kilometers (1,935 miles / 1,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:43 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 21:28 in Taplejung.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,921 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 149° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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