NRT
Tokyo
Japan
5,112 km
3,177 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
5,112 km
3,177 mi / 2,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.25h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

NRT PPL
Airport Name Narita International Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code NRT PPL
ICAO Code RJAA VNPL
City Tokyo Phaplu
Country Japan Nepal
Timezone Asia/Tokyo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 141 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 35.760000, 140.390000 27.520000, 86.580000

Tokyo (NRT) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 5,112 kilometers (3,177 miles / 2,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 21:43 in Tokyo, it's 18:28 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 7,777 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Narita International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) to Tokyo (NRT) follows a heading of 66° (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 Narita International Airport (NRT) and Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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