OTP
Bucharest
Romania
5,620 km
3,492 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
5,620 km
3,492 mi / 3,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
88°
east

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OTP PPL
Airport Name Henri Coanda International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code OTP PPL
ICAO Code LROP VNPL
City Bucharest Phaplu
Country Romania Nepal
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 314 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 44.570000, 26.100000 27.520000, 86.580000

Bucharest (OTP) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 5,620 kilometers (3,492 miles / 3,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:23 in Bucharest, it's 20:08 in Phaplu. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,604 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Henri Coanda International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Bucharest (OTP) follows a heading of 307° (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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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