CAI
Cairo
Egypt
5,330 km
3,312 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
5,330 km
3,312 mi / 2,878 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
79°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CAI PPL
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code CAI PPL
ICAO Code HECA VNPL
City Cairo Phaplu
Country Egypt Nepal
Timezone Africa/Cairo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 382 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 27.520000, 86.580000

Cairo (CAI) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 5,330 kilometers (3,312 miles / 2,878 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:12 in Cairo, it's 03:57 in Phaplu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,536 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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