NAN
Nadi
Fiji
10,990 km
6,829 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
10,990 km
6,829 mi / 5,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.25h
Pacific/Fiji
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

NAN PPL
Airport Name Nadi International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code NAN PPL
ICAO Code NFFN VNPL
City Nadi Phaplu
Country Fiji Nepal
Timezone Pacific/Fiji Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 59 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates -17.760000, 177.440000 27.520000, 86.580000

Nadi (NAN) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nadi International Airport (NAN) in Nadi, Fiji to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 10,990 kilometers (6,829 miles / 5,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 Fiji with Nepal. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:01 in Nadi, it's 19:46 in Phaplu. With a 6.25-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 7,859 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Nadi International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Nadi (NAN) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nadi International Airport (NAN) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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