KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,876 km
2,409 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
3,876 km
2,409 mi / 2,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI TPJ
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code KWI TPJ
ICAO Code OKKK VNTJ
City Kuwait City Taplejung
Country Kuwait Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 206 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 27.350000, 87.700000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 3,876 kilometers (2,409 miles / 2,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:52 in Kuwait City, it's 17:37 in Taplejung.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,784 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 283° (west 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 Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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