HAM
Hamburg
Germany
6,716 km
4,173 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
6,716 km
4,173 mi / 3,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.75h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
83°
east

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HAM PPL
Airport Name Hamburg Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code HAM PPL
ICAO Code EDDH VNPL
City Hamburg Phaplu
Country Germany Nepal
Timezone Europe/Berlin Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 53 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 53.630000, 9.990000 27.520000, 86.580000

Hamburg (HAM) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Hamburg Airport (HAM) in Hamburg, Germany to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 6,716 kilometers (4,173 miles / 3,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Germany with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:29 in Hamburg, it's 17:14 in Phaplu. The 4.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,865 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Hamburg Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Hamburg (HAM) follows a heading of 318° (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 Hamburg Airport (HAM) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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