NBO
Nairobi
Kenya
6,195 km
3,849 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
6,195 km
3,849 mi / 3,345 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Africa/Nairobi
Heading
55°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

NBO PPL
Airport Name Jomo Kenyatta International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code NBO PPL
ICAO Code HKJK VNPL
City Nairobi Phaplu
Country Kenya Nepal
Timezone Africa/Nairobi Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5,330 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates -1.320000, 36.930000 27.520000, 86.580000

Nairobi (NBO) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi, Kenya to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 6,195 kilometers (3,849 miles / 3,345 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:52 in Nairobi, it's 04:37 in Phaplu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,588 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Nairobi (NBO) follows a heading of 247° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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