PDX
Portland
United States
11,345 km
7,050 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
11,345 km
7,050 mi / 6,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.75h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

PDX TPJ
Airport Name Portland International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code PDX TPJ
ICAO Code KPDX VNTJ
City Portland Taplejung
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 31 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 45.590000, -122.600000 27.350000, 87.700000

Portland (PDX) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Portland International Airport (PDX) in Portland, United States to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 11,345 kilometers (7,050 miles / 6,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 07:42 in Portland, it's 21:27 in Taplejung. With a 13.75-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 7,959 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Portland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Portland (PDX) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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