BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,949 km
5,560 miles
GMA
Gemena
DR Congo
Distance
8,949 km
5,560 mi / 4,832 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
271°
west

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BKK GMA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Gemena Airport
IATA Code BKK GMA
ICAO Code VTBS FZFK
City Bangkok Gemena
Country Thailand DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 5 ft 1,378 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 3.240000, 19.770000

Bangkok (BKK) to Gemena (GMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Gemena Airport (GMA) in Gemena, DR Congo is 8,949 kilometers (5,560 miles / 4,832 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 08:48 in Bangkok, it's 02:48 in Gemena. 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 1,373 feet between the two airports. Gemena Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Gemena (GMA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 77° (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 Gemena Airport (GMA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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