Bang Kapi to Liupanshui flights
Liupanshui lies 1,492 km (927 mi) north of Bang Kapi, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 40 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
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| Bang Kapi | Liupanshui | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | China |
| Population | 147,800 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 1,799 m (5,902 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) |
| Nearest large airport | BKK, 14 km out | LPF, 15 km out |
| Postal codes | 10240 | 553000 |
Clocks in Liupanshui are 1 h ahead of Bang Kapi right now, so a 2 h 40 min journey lands 3 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Liupanshui
Crossing from Thailand into China: money changes from the Baht to the Yuan Renminbi (CNY); traffic switches to the right; sockets are AS/NZS 3112, Euro, NEMA 1-15; the dialling code becomes +86; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648851.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bang Kapi
Bang Kapi is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 14 km (9 mi) from the centre, whose 13,123-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Don Mueang International Airport (DMK, 17 km).
Arriving in Liupanshui
Liupanshui is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport (LPF), 15 km (9 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 8,202 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Bijie Feixiong Airport (BFJ, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport (regional) | LPF | 15 km (9 mi) | 8,202 ft | 0 ft |
| Bijie Feixiong Airport (regional) | BFJ | 98 km (61 mi) | 8,530 ft | 4,751 ft |
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Staying in Liupanshui
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Common questions
How far is Liupanshui from Bang Kapi?
1,492 km (927 mi) in a straight line, north of Bang Kapi.
How long does it take to get from Bang Kapi to Liupanshui by air?
About 2 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bang Kapi and Liupanshui?
Liupanshui is 1 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Shanghai against Asia/Bangkok).
Which airports are used for Bang Kapi to Liupanshui flights?
Typically Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Liupanshui Yuezhao Airport (LPF); Liupanshui also has BFJ.
What currency do I need in Liupanshui?
The Yuan Renminbi (CNY).
Where can I stay in Liupanshui?
Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Liupanshui, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.