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RTW to PPL: distance & flight time
Saratov (Saratov Central Airport) → Phaplu (Phaplu Airport)
2,671 mi
4,299 km · 2,321 nm
5h 42m
estimated nonstop flight time
+2.8h
time difference · heading southeast
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Flight time details
2,671 miles nonstop takes roughly 5h 42m gate to gate, flying southeast. 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
- RTW — Saratov Central Airport · Saratov, Russia
- 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 RTW
- BWO · Balakovo Airport76 mi away
- PEZ · Penza Airport115 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 RTW from PPL?
The flight distance from Saratov (RTW) to Phaplu (PPL) is 2,671 miles (4,299 km, 2,321 nautical miles), measured along the great-circle route airlines actually fly.
How long is the flight from RTW to PPL?
A nonstop flight takes about 5h 42m 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 Saratov and Phaplu?
Phaplu is 2.8 hours ahead of Saratov.
What is the cheapest way to fly from RTW to PPL?
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