SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
2,702 km
1,679 miles
TPJ
Taplejung
Nepal
Distance
2,702 km
1,679 mi / 1,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.25h
Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

SGN TPJ
Airport Name Tan Son Nhat International Airport Suketar Airport
IATA Code SGN TPJ
ICAO Code VVTS VNTJ
City Ho Chi Minh City Taplejung
Country Vietnam Nepal
Timezone Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 33 ft 7,990 ft
Coordinates 10.820000, 106.650000 27.350000, 87.700000

Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Taplejung (TPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Suketar Airport (TPJ) in Taplejung, Nepal is 2,702 kilometers (1,679 miles / 1,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:20 in Ho Chi Minh City, it's 06:05 in Taplejung.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,957 feet between the two airports. Suketar Airport sits higher than Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taplejung (TPJ) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) follows a heading of 129° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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