KWI
Kuwait City
Kuwait
3,764 km
2,339 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
3,764 km
2,339 mi / 2,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Asia/Kuwait
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

KWI PPL
Airport Name Kuwait International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code KWI PPL
ICAO Code OKKK VNPL
City Kuwait City Phaplu
Country Kuwait Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kuwait Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 206 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 29.230000, 47.980000 27.520000, 86.580000

Kuwait City (KWI) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) in Kuwait City, Kuwait to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 3,764 kilometers (2,339 miles / 2,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:06 in Kuwait City, it's 01:51 in Phaplu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,712 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Kuwait International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Kuwait City (KWI) follows a heading of 282° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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