DAC
Dhaka
Bangladesh
560 km
348 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
560 km
348 mi / 303 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
-0.25h
Asia/Dhaka
Heading
318°
northwest

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DAC PPL
Airport Name Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code DAC PPL
ICAO Code VGHS VNPL
City Dhaka Phaplu
Country Bangladesh Nepal
Timezone Asia/Dhaka Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 30 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 90.400000 27.520000, 86.580000

Dhaka (DAC) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) in Dhaka, Bangladesh to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 560 kilometers (348 miles / 303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Bangladesh with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:16 in Dhaka, it's 20:01 in Phaplu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,888 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Dhaka (DAC) follows a heading of 136° (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 Dhaka / Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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