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LHR to PPL: distance & flight time
London (London Heathrow Airport) → Phaplu (Phaplu Airport)
4,633 mi
7,456 km · 4,026 nm
9h 33m
estimated nonstop flight time
+4.8h
time difference · heading east
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Flight time details
4,633 miles nonstop takes roughly 9h 33m gate to gate, flying east. Add 45–90 minutes per connection if there's no nonstop service. Remember to factor the 4.8-hour time gain when reading arrival times on your ticket.
The two airports
- LHR — London Heathrow Airport · London, United Kingdom
- 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 LHR
- LGW · London Gatwick Airport25 mi away
- NHT · RAF Northolt6 mi away
- HYC · Wycombe Air Park18 mi away
- FAB · Farnborough Airport19 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 LHR from PPL?
The flight distance from London (LHR) to Phaplu (PPL) is 4,633 miles (7,456 km, 4,026 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from LHR to PPL?
A nonstop flight takes about 9h 33m 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 London and Phaplu?
Phaplu is 4.8 hours ahead of London.
What is the cheapest way to fly from LHR to PPL?
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