MCO
Orlando
United States
13,703 km
8,515 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
13,703 km
8,515 mi / 7,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MCO TPJ
Airport Name Orlando International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code MCO TPJ
ICAO Code KMCO VNTJ
City Orlando Taplejung
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 96 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, -81.310000 27.350000, 87.700000

Orlando (MCO) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Orlando International Airport (MCO) in Orlando, United States to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 13,703 kilometers (8,515 miles / 7,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:51 in Orlando, it's 17:36 in Taplejung. With a 10.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,894 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Orlando International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Orlando (MCO) follows a heading of 348° (north 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 Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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