CTU
Chengdu
China
1,721 km
1,069 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
1,721 km
1,069 mi / 929 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
263°
west

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CTU PPL
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code CTU PPL
ICAO Code ZUUU VNPL
City Chengdu Phaplu
Country China Nepal
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 1,625 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 27.520000, 86.580000

Chengdu (CTU) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 1,721 kilometers (1,069 miles / 929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

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

Time zone information: When it's 20:55 in Chengdu, it's 18:40 in Phaplu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,293 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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