PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
3,971 km
2,467 miles
RUH
Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Distance
3,971 km
2,467 mi / 2,144 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-2.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

PPL RUH
Airport Name Phaplu Airport King Khaled International Airport
IATA Code PPL RUH
ICAO Code VNPL OERK
City Phaplu Riyadh
Country Nepal Saudi Arabia
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 7,918 ft 2,049 ft
Coordinates 27.520000, 86.580000 24.960000, 46.700000

Phaplu (PPL) to Riyadh (RUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal to King Khaled International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is 3,971 kilometers (2,467 miles / 2,144 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Nepal with Saudi Arabia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:34 in Phaplu, it's 18:49 in Riyadh.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,869 feet between the two airports. King Khaled International Airport sits lower than Phaplu Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riyadh (RUH) to Phaplu (PPL) follows a heading of 77° (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 Phaplu Airport (PPL) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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