BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,687 km
5,398 miles
IKL
Ikela
DR Congo
Distance
8,687 km
5,398 mi / 4,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
266°
west

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BKK IKL
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Ikela Airport
IATA Code BKK IKL
ICAO Code VTBS FZGV
City Bangkok Ikela
Country Thailand DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 5 ft 1,283 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -1.200000, 23.280000

Bangkok (BKK) to Ikela (IKL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Ikela Airport (IKL) in Ikela, DR Congo is 8,687 kilometers (5,398 miles / 4,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 04:17 in Bangkok, it's 22:17 in Ikela. 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 1,278 feet between the two airports. Ikela Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Ikela (IKL) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 76° (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 Ikela Airport (IKL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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