BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
2,656 km
1,651 miles
IMK
Simikot
Nepal
Distance
2,656 km
1,651 mi / 1,434 nm
Est. Flight Time
4h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.25h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK IMK
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Simikot Airport
IATA Code BKK IMK
ICAO Code VTBS VNST
City Bangkok Simikot
Country Thailand Nepal
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 5 ft 9,246 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 29.970000, 81.820000

Bangkok (BKK) to Simikot (IMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Simikot Airport (IMK) in Simikot, Nepal is 2,656 kilometers (1,651 miles / 1,434 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 4h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 16:24 in Bangkok, it's 15:09 in Simikot.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,241 feet between the two airports. Simikot Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Simikot (IMK) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 129° (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 Simikot Airport (IMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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