RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
4,083 km
2,537 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
4,083 km
2,537 mi / 2,204 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

RUH TPJ
Airport Name King Khaled International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code RUH TPJ
ICAO Code OERK VNTJ
City Riyadh Taplejung
Country Saudi Arabia Nepal
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,049 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 24.960000, 46.700000 27.350000, 87.700000

Riyadh (RUH) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 4,083 kilometers (2,537 miles / 2,204 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:28 in Riyadh, it's 23:13 in Taplejung.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,941 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than King Khaled International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Riyadh (RUH) follows a heading of 276° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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