HNL
Honolulu
United States
11,210 km
6,966 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
11,210 km
6,966 mi / 6,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15.75h
Pacific/Honolulu
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

HNL PPL
Airport Name Daniel K Inouye International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code HNL PPL
ICAO Code PHNL VNPL
City Honolulu Phaplu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Honolulu Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 13 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 21.320000, -157.920000 27.520000, 86.580000

Honolulu (HNL) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) in Honolulu, United States to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 11,210 kilometers (6,966 miles / 6,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:13 in Honolulu, it's 01:58 in Phaplu. With a 15.75-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,905 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Daniel K Inouye International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Honolulu (HNL) follows a heading of 59° (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 Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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