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ISU to PPL: distance & flight time
Sulaymaniyah (Sulaymaniyah International Airport) → Phaplu (Phaplu Airport)
2,474 mi
3,982 km · 2,150 nm
5h 19m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.8h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,474 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 19m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 2.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- ISU — Sulaymaniyah International Airport · Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
- PPL — Phaplu Airport · Phaplu, Nepal
Distances are great-circle ("as the crow flies") — the same basis airlines use for frequent-flyer miles.
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Near ISU
- KIK · Kirkuk Air Base55 mi away
- EBL · Erbil International Airport89 mi away
- SDG · Sanandaj Airport98 mi away
- XQC · Joint Base Balad124 mi away
Near PPL
- LUA · Lukla Airport15 mi away
- RUM · Rumjatar Airport15 mi away
- LDN · Lamidanda Airport19 mi away
- SYH · Syangboche Airport22 mi away
Frequently asked questions
How far is ISU from PPL?
The flight distance from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Phaplu (PPL) is 2,474 miles (3,982 km, 2,150 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from ISU to PPL?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 19m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
Are there nonstop flights from ISU to PPL?
Nonstop service on ISU–PPL depends on the season and the day of week. Run the fare search on this page with the nonstop filter applied to see current direct options; when there is no nonstop, a single connection through a carrier hub adds roughly 2–4 hours to the 5h 19m nonstop estimate.
What is the time difference between Sulaymaniyah and Phaplu?
Phaplu is 2.8 hours ahead of Sulaymaniyah.
What is the cheapest way to fly from ISU to PPL?
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Why are some ISU to PPL fares phone-only?
Consolidator contracts let us sell certain ISU–PPL tickets below the price airlines permit us to publish online, so those fares can only be quoted over the phone. Call the travel desk and an agent will check phone-only inventory for your dates.