SEA
Seattle
United States
11,171 km
6,942 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
11,171 km
6,942 mi / 6,032 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.75h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
333°
north northwest

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SEA TPJ
Airport Name Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code SEA TPJ
ICAO Code KSEA VNTJ
City Seattle Taplejung
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 432 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 47.450000, -122.310000 27.350000, 87.700000

Seattle (SEA) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 11,171 kilometers (6,942 miles / 6,032 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 12:11 in Seattle, it's 01:56 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 7,558 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Seattle (SEA) follows a heading of 20° (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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Suketar Airport (TPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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