MRU
Port Louis
Mauritius
6,218 km
3,864 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
6,218 km
3,864 mi / 3,358 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.75h
Indian/Mauritius
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

MRU TPJ
Airport Name Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code MRU TPJ
ICAO Code FIMP VNTJ
City Port Louis Taplejung
Country Mauritius Nepal
Timezone Indian/Mauritius Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 186 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates -20.430000, 57.680000 27.350000, 87.700000

Port Louis (MRU) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU) in Port Louis, Mauritius to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 6,218 kilometers (3,864 miles / 3,358 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Mauritius with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:23 in Port Louis, it's 20:08 in Taplejung.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,804 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Port Louis (MRU) follows a heading of 214° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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