BKK to DEL: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is 2,949 km (1,832 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 4h 10m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (DEL to BKK).
How far is it from Bangkok to New Delhi?
The great-circle distance between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is 2,949 km (1,832 mi, 1,592 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BKK to DEL?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 4h 10m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. DEL is roughly northwest of BKK.
How is the BKK to DEL route written in code?
The pair is written BKK-DEL in IATA codes and VTBS-VIDP in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Suvarnabhumi Airport is BKK (VTBS), Indira Gandhi International Airport is DEL (VIDP).
| BKK | DEL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport | Indira Gandhi International Airport |
| ICAO code | VTBS | VIDP |
| Country | Thailand | India |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 777 ft |
| Rank by connections | #25 | #41 |
Both ICAO codes start with V, the prefix ICAO assigns to South and Southeast Asia, so this is a route inside one ICAO region. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
DEL sits 772 ft (235 m) higher than BKK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BKK to DEL
4 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 4 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6E | IndiGo Airlines | IGO | Ifly | Active |
| 9W | Jet Airways | JAI | Jet Airways | Active |
| AI | Air India Limited | AIC | Airindia | Active |
| TG | Thai Airways International | THA | Thai | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bangkok from New Delhi?
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) are 2,949 km (1,832 mi, 1,592 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BKK to DEL?
A typical nonstop flight between BKK and DEL takes about 4h 10m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is DEL from BKK?
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) lies roughly northwest of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Which airlines fly BKK to DEL?
4 airlines appear on the BKK-DEL route in the open dataset, including IndiGo Airlines, Jet Airways, Air India Limited.
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