BWI
Baltimore
United States
12,397 km
7,703 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
12,397 km
7,703 mi / 6,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10.75h
America/New_York
Heading
16°
north northeast

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BWI PPL
Airport Name Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code BWI PPL
ICAO Code KBWI VNPL
City Baltimore Phaplu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/New_York Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 143 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 39.180000, -76.670000 27.520000, 86.580000

Baltimore (BWI) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore, United States to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 12,397 kilometers (7,703 miles / 6,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:19 in Baltimore, it's 20:04 in Phaplu. With a 10.75-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 7,775 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Baltimore (BWI) follows a heading of 346° (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 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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