LAS
Las Vegas
United States
12,586 km
7,820 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
12,586 km
7,820 mi / 6,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13.75h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
339°
north northwest

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LAS PPL
Airport Name Harry Reid International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code LAS PPL
ICAO Code KLAS VNPL
City Las Vegas Phaplu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,181 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 36.080000, -115.150000 27.520000, 86.580000

Las Vegas (LAS) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, United States to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 12,586 kilometers (7,820 miles / 6,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 01:02 in Las Vegas, it's 14:47 in Phaplu. With a 13.75-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 5,737 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Harry Reid International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Las Vegas (LAS) follows a heading of 19° (north 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 Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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