KIX
Osaka
Japan
4,658 km
2,894 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
4,658 km
2,894 mi / 2,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.25h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
274°
west

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KIX PPL
Airport Name Kansai International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code KIX PPL
ICAO Code RJBB VNPL
City Osaka Phaplu
Country Japan Nepal
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 26 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 34.430000, 135.240000 27.520000, 86.580000

Osaka (KIX) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Kansai International Airport (KIX) in Osaka, Japan to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 4,658 kilometers (2,894 miles / 2,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:02 in Osaka, it's 23:47 in Phaplu. The 3.25-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,892 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Kansai International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Osaka (KIX) follows a heading of 68° (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 Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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