PVG
Shanghai
China
3,323 km
2,065 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
3,323 km
2,065 mi / 1,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
271°
west

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PVG TPJ
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code PVG TPJ
ICAO Code ZSPD VNTJ
City Shanghai Taplejung
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 13 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 27.350000, 87.700000

Shanghai (PVG) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 3,323 kilometers (2,065 miles / 1,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:08 in Shanghai, it's 22:53 in Taplejung.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,977 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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