BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,483 km
5,893 miles
GOU
Garoua
Cameroon
Distance
9,483 km
5,893 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

BKK GOU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Garoua International Airport
IATA Code BKK GOU
ICAO Code VTBS FKKR
City Bangkok Garoua
Country Thailand Cameroon
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Douala
Elevation 5 ft 794 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 9.340000, 13.370000

Bangkok (BKK) to Garoua (GOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Garoua International Airport (GOU) in Garoua, Cameroon is 9,483 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Cameroon. 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 15:11 in Bangkok, it's 09:11 in Garoua. 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.

The return flight from Garoua (GOU) 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 Garoua International Airport (GOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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