AFD
Port Alfred
South Africa
9,406 km
5,845 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
9,406 km
5,845 mi / 5,079 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
70°
east northeast

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AFD BKK
Airport Name Port Alfred Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code AFD BKK
ICAO Code FAPA VTBS
City Port Alfred Bangkok
Country South Africa Thailand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 307 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -33.550000, 26.880000 13.680000, 100.750000

Port Alfred (AFD) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Port Alfred Airport (AFD) in Port Alfred, South Africa to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 9,406 kilometers (5,845 miles / 5,079 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Thailand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:51 in Port Alfred, it's 21:51 in Bangkok. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Port Alfred (AFD) follows a heading of 234° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Port Alfred Airport (AFD) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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