PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
11,191 km
6,954 miles
SEA
Seattle
United States
Distance
11,191 km
6,954 mi / 6,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
19°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

PPL SEA
Airport Name Phaplu Airport Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
IATA Code PPL SEA
ICAO Code VNPL KSEA
City Phaplu Seattle
Country Nepal United States
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 7,918 ft 432 ft
Coordinates 27.520000, 86.580000 47.450000, -122.310000

Phaplu (PPL) to Seattle (SEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) in Seattle, United States is 11,191 kilometers (6,954 miles / 6,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:19 in Phaplu, it's 13:34 in Seattle. With a 12.75-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 7,486 feet between the two airports. Seattle-Tacoma 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 Seattle (SEA) to Phaplu (PPL) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Phaplu Airport (PPL) and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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