BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
786 km
488 miles
PXU
Pleiku
Vietnam
Distance
786 km
488 mi / 424 nm
Est. Flight Time
2h
Short-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
87°
east

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BKK PXU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Pleiku Airport
IATA Code BKK PXU
ICAO Code VTBS VVPK
City Bangkok Pleiku
Country Thailand Vietnam
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 5 ft 2,434 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 14.000000, 108.020000

Bangkok (BKK) to Pleiku (PXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Pleiku Airport (PXU) in Pleiku, Vietnam is 786 kilometers (488 miles / 424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 2h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is a short-haul route typically served by narrow-body aircraft such as the Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 family. In-flight service is usually limited to drinks and light snacks.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Vietnam. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:04 in Bangkok, it's 15:04 in Pleiku.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,429 feet between the two airports. Pleiku Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Pleiku (PXU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 268° (west). 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 Pleiku Airport (PXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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