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KMC to PPL: distance & flight time
King Khalid Mil.city (King Khaled Military City Airport) → Phaplu (Phaplu Airport)
2,499 mi
4,022 km · 2,172 nm
5h 22m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.8h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
2,499 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 22m 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
- KMC — King Khaled Military City Airport · King Khalid Mil.city, Saudi Arabia
- 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 KMC
- AQI · Al Qaisumah/Hafr Al Batin Airport47 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 KMC from PPL?
The flight distance from King Khalid Mil.city (KMC) to Phaplu (PPL) is 2,499 miles (4,022 km, 2,172 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from KMC to PPL?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 22m gate to gate. Actual time varies with winds, routing and season — eastbound transatlantic flights, for example, are usually faster than the return.
What is the time difference between King Khalid Mil.city and Phaplu?
Phaplu is 2.8 hours ahead of King Khalid Mil.city.
What is the cheapest way to fly from KMC to PPL?
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