PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
5,848 km
3,634 miles
SOF
Sofia
Bulgaria
Distance
5,848 km
3,634 mi / 3,158 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

PPL SOF
Airport Name Phaplu Airport Sofia Airport
IATA Code PPL SOF
ICAO Code VNPL LBSF
City Phaplu Sofia
Country Nepal Bulgaria
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Europe/Sofia
Elevation 7,918 ft 1,742 ft
Coordinates 27.520000, 86.580000 42.700000, 23.410000

Phaplu (PPL) to Sofia (SOF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal to Sofia Airport (SOF) in Sofia, Bulgaria is 5,848 kilometers (3,634 miles / 3,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:12 in Phaplu, it's 13:27 in Sofia. 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 6,176 feet between the two airports. Sofia Airport sits lower than Phaplu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sofia (SOF) to Phaplu (PPL) follows a heading of 85° (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 Sofia Airport (SOF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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