PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
2,801 km
1,740 miles
SGN
Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
Distance
2,801 km
1,740 mi / 1,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+1.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

PPL SGN
Airport Name Phaplu Airport Tan Son Nhat International Airport
IATA Code PPL SGN
ICAO Code VNPL VVTS
City Phaplu Ho Chi Minh City
Country Nepal Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 7,918 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 27.520000, 86.580000 10.820000, 106.650000

Phaplu (PPL) to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is 2,801 kilometers (1,740 miles / 1,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:35 in Phaplu, it's 18:50 in Ho Chi Minh City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,885 feet between the two airports. Tan Son Nhat 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 Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Phaplu (PPL) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). 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 Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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