IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,418 km
3,367 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
5,418 km
3,367 mi / 2,925 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.75h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
87°
east

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IST PPL
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code IST PPL
ICAO Code LTFM VNPL
City Istanbul Phaplu
Country Turkey Nepal
Timezone Europe/Istanbul Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 325 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 27.520000, 86.580000

Istanbul (IST) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 5,418 kilometers (3,367 miles / 2,925 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:52 in Istanbul, it's 18:37 in Phaplu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,593 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Istanbul Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 302° (west 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 Istanbul Airport (IST) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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