GDL
Guadalajara
Mexico
14,568 km
9,052 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
14,568 km
9,052 mi / 7,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Mexico_City
Heading
348°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

GDL PPL
Airport Name Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code GDL PPL
ICAO Code MMGL VNPL
City Guadalajara Phaplu
Country Mexico Nepal
Timezone America/Mexico_City Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5,016 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 20.520000, -103.310000 27.520000, 86.580000

Guadalajara (GDL) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) in Guadalajara, Mexico to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 14,568 kilometers (9,052 miles / 7,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Mexico 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 16:18 in Guadalajara, it's 04:03 in Phaplu. With a 11.75-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 2,902 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Guadalajara (GDL) follows a heading of 12° (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 Don Miguel Hidalgo Y Costilla International Airport (GDL) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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