BOS
Boston
United States
11,912 km
7,402 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
11,912 km
7,402 mi / 6,432 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
21°
north northeast

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BOS PPL
Airport Name General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code BOS PPL
ICAO Code KBOS VNPL
City Boston Phaplu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 19 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 42.360000, -71.010000 27.520000, 86.580000

Boston (BOS) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) in Boston, United States to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 11,912 kilometers (7,402 miles / 6,432 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 11:36 in Boston, it's 22:21 in Phaplu. With a 10.75-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 7,899 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Boston (BOS) follows a heading of 343° (north 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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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