BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,000 km
4,350 miles
JIM
Jimma
Ethiopia
Distance
7,000 km
4,350 mi / 3,780 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
272°
west

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BKK JIM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Jimma Airport
IATA Code BKK JIM
ICAO Code VTBS HAJM
City Bangkok Jimma
Country Thailand Ethiopia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 5 ft 5,500 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 7.670000, 36.820000

Bangkok (BKK) to Jimma (JIM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Jimma Airport (JIM) in Jimma, Ethiopia is 7,000 kilometers (4,350 miles / 3,780 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 04:24 in Bangkok, it's 00:24 in Jimma. 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 5,495 feet between the two airports. Jimma Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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