RIX
Riga
Latvia
5,912 km
3,673 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
5,912 km
3,673 mi / 3,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Europe/Riga
Heading
96°
east

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RIX TPJ
Airport Name Riga International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code RIX TPJ
ICAO Code EVRA VNTJ
City Riga Taplejung
Country Latvia Nepal
Timezone Europe/Riga Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 36 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 56.920000, 23.970000 27.350000, 87.700000

Riga (RIX) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Riga International Airport (RIX) in Riga, Latvia to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 5,912 kilometers (3,673 miles / 3,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:31 in Riga, it's 08:16 in Taplejung. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,954 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Riga International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Riga (RIX) follows a heading of 322° (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 Riga International Airport (RIX) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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