PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
3,425 km
2,128 miles
PVG
Shanghai
China
Distance
3,425 km
2,128 mi / 1,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
75°
east northeast

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PPL PVG
Airport Name Phaplu Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA Code PPL PVG
ICAO Code VNPL ZSPD
City Phaplu Shanghai
Country Nepal China
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 7,918 ft 13 ft
Coordinates 27.520000, 86.580000 31.140000, 121.810000

Phaplu (PPL) to Shanghai (PVG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China is 3,425 kilometers (2,128 miles / 1,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:48 in Phaplu, it's 06:03 in Shanghai.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,905 feet between the two airports. Shanghai Pudong International Airport sits lower than Phaplu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shanghai (PVG) to Phaplu (PPL) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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