BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
2,161 km
1,343 miles
JIR
Jiri
Nepal
Distance
2,161 km
1,343 mi / 1,167 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.25h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK JIR
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Jiri Airport
IATA Code BKK JIR
ICAO Code VTBS VNJI
City Bangkok Jiri
Country Thailand Nepal
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 27.620000, 86.220000

Bangkok (BKK) to Jiri (JIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal is 2,161 kilometers (1,343 miles / 1,167 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Thailand with Nepal. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:27 in Bangkok, it's 18:12 in Jiri.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,995 feet between the two airports. Jiri Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jiri (JIR) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Jiri Airport (JIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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