BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,234 km
4,495 miles
GMB
Gambela
Ethiopia
Distance
7,234 km
4,495 mi / 3,906 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
273°
west

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BKK GMB
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Gambella Airport
IATA Code BKK GMB
ICAO Code VTBS HAGM
City Bangkok Gambela
Country Thailand Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 5 ft 1,614 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 8.130000, 34.560000

Bangkok (BKK) to Gambela (GMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Gambella Airport (GMB) in Gambela, Ethiopia is 7,234 kilometers (4,495 miles / 3,906 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 04:06 in Bangkok, it's 00:06 in Gambela. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,609 feet between the two airports. Gambella Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Gambela (GMB) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 79° (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 Gambella Airport (GMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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