DEL
New Delhi
India
937 km
582 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
937 km
582 mi / 506 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
95°
east

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DEL PPL
Airport Name Indira Gandhi International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code DEL PPL
ICAO Code VIDP VNPL
City New Delhi Phaplu
Country India Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 777 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 28.570000, 77.100000 27.520000, 86.580000

New Delhi (DEL) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in New Delhi, India to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 937 kilometers (582 miles / 506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting India with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:17 in New Delhi, it's 22:32 in Phaplu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,141 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Indira Gandhi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to New Delhi (DEL) follows a heading of 279° (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 Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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