CCU
Kolkata
India
573 km
356 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
573 km
356 mi / 310 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0.25h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CCU PPL
Airport Name Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code CCU PPL
ICAO Code VECC VNPL
City Kolkata Phaplu
Country India Nepal
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 16 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 22.650000, 88.450000 27.520000, 86.580000

Kolkata (CCU) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) in Kolkata, India to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 573 kilometers (356 miles / 310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting India with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:08 in Kolkata, it's 17:23 in Phaplu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,902 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Kolkata (CCU) follows a heading of 160° (south 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 Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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