BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,766 km
5,447 miles
EMG
Empangeni
South Africa
Distance
8,766 km
5,447 mi / 4,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
236°
west southwest

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BKK EMG
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Empangeni Airport
IATA Code BKK EMG
ICAO Code VTBS FAEM
City Bangkok Empangeni
Country Thailand South Africa
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5 ft 251 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -28.720000, 31.890000

Bangkok (BKK) to Empangeni (EMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Empangeni Airport (EMG) in Empangeni, South Africa is 8,766 kilometers (5,447 miles / 4,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 South Africa. 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 21:34 in Bangkok, it's 16:34 in Empangeni. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Empangeni (EMG) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 67° (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 Empangeni Airport (EMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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