MSP
Minneapolis
United States
11,965 km
7,434 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
11,965 km
7,434 mi / 6,460 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11.75h
America/Chicago
Heading
north

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MSP PPL
Airport Name Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code MSP PPL
ICAO Code KMSP VNPL
City Minneapolis Phaplu
Country United States Nepal
Timezone America/Chicago Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 842 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 44.880000, -93.220000 27.520000, 86.580000

Minneapolis (MSP) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 11,965 kilometers (7,434 miles / 6,460 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 0°.

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 06:50 in Minneapolis, it's 18:35 in Phaplu. With a 11.75-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 7,076 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Minneapolis (MSP) follows a heading of 360° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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