HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
2,811 km
1,747 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
2,811 km
1,747 mi / 1,518 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.25h
Asia/Hong_Kong
Heading
287°
west northwest

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HKG PPL
Airport Name Chek Lap Kok International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code HKG PPL
ICAO Code VHHH VNPL
City Hong Kong Phaplu
Country Hong Kong Nepal
Timezone Asia/Hong_Kong Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 28 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 22.310000, 113.920000 27.520000, 86.580000

Hong Kong (HKG) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 2,811 kilometers (1,747 miles / 1,518 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:33 in Hong Kong, it's 21:18 in Phaplu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,890 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Chek Lap Kok International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Hong Kong (HKG) follows a heading of 96° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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