BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
3,956 km
2,458 miles
IKU
Tamchy
Kyrgyzstan
Distance
3,956 km
2,458 mi / 2,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
329°
north northwest

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BKK IKU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Issyk-Kul International Airport
IATA Code BKK IKU
ICAO Code VTBS UCFL
City Bangkok Tamchy
Country Thailand Kyrgyzstan
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Bishkek
Elevation 5 ft 5,426 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 42.590000, 76.710000

Bangkok (BKK) to Tamchy (IKU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) in Tamchy, Kyrgyzstan is 3,956 kilometers (2,458 miles / 2,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 Kyrgyzstan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:29 in Bangkok, it's 07:29 in Tamchy.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,421 feet between the two airports. Issyk-Kul International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Tamchy (IKU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 137° (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 Issyk-Kul International Airport (IKU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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