BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
3,097 km
1,924 miles
SLV
Shimla Airport
India
Distance
3,097 km
1,924 mi / 1,672 nm
Est. Flight Time
5h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-1.5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
313°
northwest

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BKK SLV
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Shimla Airport
IATA Code BKK SLV
ICAO Code VTBS VISM
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand India
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 5 ft 5,072 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 31.080000, 77.070000

Bangkok (BKK) to Shimla Airport (SLV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Shimla Airport (SLV) in Shimla Airport, India is 3,097 kilometers (1,924 miles / 1,672 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 5h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:18 in Bangkok, it's 12:48 in Shimla Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,067 feet between the two airports. Shimla Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shimla Airport (SLV) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Shimla Airport (SLV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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