PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
17,755 km
11,033 miles
SCL
Santiago
Chile
Distance
17,755 km
11,033 mi / 9,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PPL SCL
Airport Name Phaplu Airport Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
IATA Code PPL SCL
ICAO Code VNPL SCEL
City Phaplu Santiago
Country Nepal Chile
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Santiago
Elevation 7,918 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates 27.520000, 86.580000 -33.390000, -70.790000

Phaplu (PPL) to Santiago (SCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) in Santiago, Chile is 17,755 kilometers (11,033 miles / 9,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:09 in Phaplu, it's 09:24 in Santiago. With a 8.75-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 6,363 feet between the two airports. Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez 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 Santiago (SCL) to Phaplu (PPL) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Comodoro Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport (SCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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