AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
11,657 km
7,243 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
11,657 km
7,243 mi / 6,294 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7.25h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AKL PPL
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code AKL PPL
ICAO Code NZAA VNPL
City Auckland Phaplu
Country New Zealand Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 23 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 27.520000, 86.580000

Auckland (AKL) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 11,657 kilometers (7,243 miles / 6,294 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:55 in Auckland, it's 03:40 in Phaplu. With a 7.25-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 7,895 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Auckland International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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