Bangkok to Imphal flights
Imphal lies 1,408 km (875 mi) north-west of Bangkok, -1.5 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 2 h 33 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.
| Bangkok | Imphal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Thailand | India |
| Population | 5.1 million | 277,196 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 784 m (2,572 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) | UTC+5:30 (Asia/Kolkata) |
| Nearest large airport | DMK, 21 km out | IMF, 7 km out |
Clocks in Imphal are 1 h 30 min behind Bangkok right now, so a 2 h 33 min journey lands only 1 h 3 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Imphal
Crossing from Thailand into India: money changes from the Baht to the Rupee (INR); sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 546, Euro; the dialling code becomes +91; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Airports at each end
Leaving Bangkok
Bangkok is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 21 km (13 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK, 28 km).
Arriving in Imphal
Imphal is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (IMF), 7 km (4 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,009 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Silchar Airport (IXS, 98 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bir Tikendrajit International Airport | IMF | 7 km (4 mi) | 9,009 ft | 2,540 ft |
| Silchar Airport (regional) | IXS | 98 km (61 mi) | 5,993 ft | 352 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Imphal from Bangkok?
1,408 km (875 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bangkok.
How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Imphal by air?
About 2 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bangkok and Imphal?
Imphal is 1 h 30 min behind at the moment (Asia/Kolkata against Asia/Bangkok).
Which airports are used for Bangkok to Imphal flights?
Typically Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Bir Tikendrajit International Airport (IMF); Imphal also has IXS.
What currency do I need in Imphal?
The Rupee (INR).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.