BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
4,491 km
2,791 miles
HEA
Herat Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
4,491 km
2,791 mi / 2,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2.5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
307°
northwest

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BKK HEA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Herat Airport
IATA Code BKK HEA
ICAO Code VTBS OAHR
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand Afghanistan
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Asia/Kabul
Elevation 5 ft 3,206 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 34.210000, 62.230000

Bangkok (BKK) to Herat Airport (HEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Herat Airport (HEA) in Herat Airport, Afghanistan is 4,491 kilometers (2,791 miles / 2,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Afghanistan. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:03 in Bangkok, it's 00:33 in Herat Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,201 feet between the two airports. Herat Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Herat Airport (HEA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 111° (east southeast). 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 Herat Airport (HEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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