PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
3,454 km
2,146 miles
TPE
Taipei
Taiwan
Distance
3,454 km
2,146 mi / 1,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+2.25h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
86°
east

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PPL TPE
Airport Name Phaplu Airport Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
IATA Code PPL TPE
ICAO Code VNPL RCTP
City Phaplu Taipei
Country Nepal Taiwan
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Asia/Taipei
Elevation 7,918 ft 106 ft
Coordinates 27.520000, 86.580000 25.080000, 121.230000

Phaplu (PPL) to Taipei (TPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) in Taipei, Taiwan is 3,454 kilometers (2,146 miles / 1,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:14 in Phaplu, it's 23:29 in Taipei.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,812 feet between the two airports. Taiwan Taoyuan 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 Taipei (TPE) to Phaplu (PPL) follows a heading of 282° (west 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 Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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