BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
2,128 km
1,322 miles
PPL
Phaplu
Nepal
Distance
2,128 km
1,322 mi / 1,149 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.25h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
319°
northwest

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BKK PPL
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Phaplu Airport
IATA Code BKK PPL
ICAO Code VTBS VNPL
City Bangkok Phaplu
Country Thailand Nepal
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5 ft 7,918 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 27.520000, 86.580000

Bangkok (BKK) to Phaplu (PPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Phaplu Airport (PPL) in Phaplu, Nepal is 2,128 kilometers (1,322 miles / 1,149 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 21:52 in Bangkok, it's 20:37 in Phaplu.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,913 feet between the two airports. Phaplu Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Phaplu (PPL) 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 Phaplu Airport (PPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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