BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,999 km
5,592 miles
BSU
Basankusu
DR Congo
Distance
8,999 km
5,592 mi / 4,859 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

BKK BSU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Basankusu Airport
IATA Code BKK BSU
ICAO Code VTBS FZEN
City Bangkok Basankusu
Country Thailand DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 5 ft 1,217 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 1.220000, 19.790000

Bangkok (BKK) to Basankusu (BSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Basankusu Airport (BSU) in Basankusu, DR Congo is 8,999 kilometers (5,592 miles / 4,859 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:19 in Bangkok, it's 13:19 in Basankusu. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,212 feet between the two airports. Basankusu Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Basankusu (BSU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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