BSB
Brasilia
Brazil
15,168 km
9,425 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
15,168 km
9,425 mi / 8,190 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
67°
east northeast

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BSB PPL
Airport Name Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code BSB PPL
ICAO Code SBBR VNPL
City Brasilia Phaplu
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 3,497 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates -15.870000, -47.920000 27.520000, 86.580000

Brasilia (BSB) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) in Brasilia, Brazil to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 15,168 kilometers (9,425 miles / 8,190 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:42 in Brasilia, it's 20:27 in Phaplu. 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 4,421 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Brasilia (BSB) follows a heading of 276° (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 Presidente Juscelino Kubistschek International Airport (BSB) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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