# Distance from Seoul (ICN) to Phaplu (PPL)

> 3,868 km · estimated flight time 6h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 3,868 km / 2,403 mi / 2,088 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 6h
- **Heading**: 265° (west)
- **Return heading**: 63° (east northeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (South Korea) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: -3.25h (When it's 11:38 in Seoul, it's 08:23 in Phaplu)
- **Elevation difference**: 7,895 ft (PPL is higher than ICN)

## Airports

### [Incheon International Airport (ICN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/icn-seoul-incheon-international-airport/1ef266df-8e0e-6aac-85a0-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Seoul, South Korea
- ICAO: RKSI
- Timezone: Asia/Seoul
- Coordinates: 37.470000, 126.450000
- Elevation: 23 ft

### [Phaplu Airport (PPL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ppl-phaplu-phaplu-airport/1ef266df-f329-64aa-b476-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Phaplu, Nepal
- ICAO: VNPL
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 27.520000, 86.580000
- Elevation: 7,918 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 11:38 in Seoul, it's 08:23 in Phaplu.
The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag.

## Related

- [Incheon International Airport (ICN)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/icn-seoul-incheon-international-airport/1ef266df-8e0e-6aac-85a0-06bb2780ed98)
- [Phaplu Airport (PPL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ppl-phaplu-phaplu-airport/1ef266df-f329-64aa-b476-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)