MEX
Mexico City
Mexico
14,761 km
9,172 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
14,761 km
9,172 mi / 7,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
352°
north

Airport Comparison

MEX TPJ
Airport Name Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code MEX TPJ
ICAO Code MMMX VNTJ
City Mexico City Taplejung
Country Mexico Nepal
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 7,316 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 19.440000, -99.070000 27.350000, 87.700000

Mexico City (MEX) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Licenciado Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) in Mexico City, Mexico to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 14,761 kilometers (9,172 miles / 7,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 Mexico 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 12:17 in Mexico City, it's 00:02 in Taplejung. With a 11.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Mexico City (MEX) follows a heading of 9° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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