LIM
Lima
Peru
17,595 km
10,933 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
17,595 km
10,933 mi / 9,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/Lima
Heading
42°
northeast

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LIM PPL
Airport Name Jorge Chavez International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code LIM PPL
ICAO Code SPJC VNPL
City Lima Phaplu
Country Peru Nepal
Timezone America/Lima Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 113 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates -12.020000, -77.110000 27.520000, 86.580000

Lima (LIM) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 17,595 kilometers (10,933 miles / 9,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Peru with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:29 in Lima, it's 17:14 in Phaplu. With a 10.75-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 7,805 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Jorge Chavez International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Lima (LIM) follows a heading of 312° (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 Jorge Chavez International Airport (LIM) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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