BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,059 km
5,008 miles
GOM
Goma
DR Congo
Distance
8,059 km
5,008 mi / 4,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
264°
west

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BKK GOM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Goma International Airport
IATA Code BKK GOM
ICAO Code VTBS FZNA
City Bangkok Goma
Country Thailand DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Kigali
Elevation 5 ft 5,089 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -1.670000, 29.240000

Bangkok (BKK) to Goma (GOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Goma International Airport (GOM) in Goma, DR Congo is 8,059 kilometers (5,008 miles / 4,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 19:53 in Bangkok, it's 14:53 in Goma. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,084 feet between the two airports. Goma International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Goma (GOM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 75° (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 Goma International Airport (GOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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