KUL
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
3,189 km
1,982 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
3,189 km
1,982 mi / 1,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
331°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

KUL PPL
Airport Name Kuala Lumpur International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code KUL PPL
ICAO Code WMKK VNPL
City Kuala Lumpur Phaplu
Country Malaysia Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 69 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 2.750000, 101.710000 27.520000, 86.580000

Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 3,189 kilometers (1,982 miles / 1,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying north northwest at a heading of 331°.

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.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:39 in Kuala Lumpur, it's 13:24 in Phaplu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,849 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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