# Distance from Bangkok (BKK) to Phaplu (PPL)

> 2,128 km · estimated flight time 4h · Medium-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 2,128 km / 1,322 mi / 1,149 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 4h
- **Heading**: 319° (northwest)
- **Return heading**: 133° (southeast)
- **Classification**: Medium-haul
- **Type**: International (Thailand) → Nepal
- **Time difference**: -1.25h (When it's 06:53 in Bangkok, it's 05:38 in Phaplu)
- **Elevation difference**: 7,913 ft (PPL is higher than BKK)

## Airports

### [Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bkk-bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport/1ef266df-f511-6042-a32f-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Bangkok, Thailand
- ICAO: VTBS
- Timezone: Asia/Bangkok
- Coordinates: 13.680000, 100.750000
- Elevation: 5 ft

### [Phaplu Airport (PPL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ppl-phaplu-phaplu-airport/1ef266df-f329-64aa-b476-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Phaplu, Nepal
- ICAO: VNPL
- Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu
- Coordinates: 27.520000, 86.580000
- Elevation: 7,918 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:53 in Bangkok, it's 05:38 in Phaplu.

## Related

- [Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/bkk-bangkok-suvarnabhumi-airport/1ef266df-f511-6042-a32f-06bb2780ed98)
- [Phaplu Airport (PPL)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/ppl-phaplu-phaplu-airport/1ef266df-f329-64aa-b476-06bb2780ed98)
- [Flight duration calculator](/#calculator)