BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,697 km
6,647 miles
GAQ
Gao Airport
Mali
Distance
10,697 km
6,647 mi / 5,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
288°
west northwest

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BKK GAQ
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Gao Airport
IATA Code BKK GAQ
ICAO Code VTBS GAGO
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand Mali
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Bamako
Elevation 5 ft 870 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 16.250000, -0.010000

Bangkok (BKK) to Gao Airport (GAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Gao Airport (GAQ) in Gao Airport, Mali is 10,697 kilometers (6,647 miles / 5,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Thailand with Mali. 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 23:54 in Bangkok, it's 16:54 in Gao Airport. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Gao Airport (GAQ) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 74° (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 Gao Airport (GAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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