JED
Jeddah
Saudi Arabia
4,810 km
2,989 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
4,810 km
2,989 mi / 2,597 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
72°
east northeast

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JED PPL
Airport Name King Abdulaziz International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code JED PPL
ICAO Code OEJN VNPL
City Jeddah Phaplu
Country Saudi Arabia Nepal
Timezone Asia/Riyadh Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 48 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 21.680000, 39.160000 27.520000, 86.580000

Jeddah (JED) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 4,810 kilometers (2,989 miles / 2,597 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:36 in Jeddah, it's 17:21 in Phaplu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,870 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than King Abdulaziz International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Jeddah (JED) follows a heading of 273° (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 King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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