BAN
Basongo
DR Congo
9,080 km
5,642 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
9,080 km
5,642 mi / 4,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
75°
east northeast

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BAN BKK
Airport Name Basongo Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code BAN BKK
ICAO Code FZVR VTBS
City Basongo Bangkok
Country DR Congo Thailand
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 1,640 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -4.320000, 20.430000 13.680000, 100.750000

Basongo (BAN) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basongo Airport (BAN) in Basongo, DR Congo to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 9,080 kilometers (5,642 miles / 4,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 DR Congo 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 18:18 in Basongo, it's 23:18 in Bangkok. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,635 feet between the two airports. Suvarnabhumi Airport sits lower than Basongo Airport.

The return flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Basongo (BAN) follows a heading of 263° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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