BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,576 km
5,329 miles
KAB
Kariba
Zimbabwe
Distance
8,576 km
5,329 mi / 4,631 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK KAB
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kariba International Airport
IATA Code BKK KAB
ICAO Code VTBS FVKB
City Bangkok Kariba
Country Thailand Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Harare
Elevation 5 ft 1,706 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -16.520000, 28.890000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kariba (KAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kariba International Airport (KAB) in Kariba, Zimbabwe is 8,576 kilometers (5,329 miles / 4,631 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 09:26 in Bangkok, it's 04:26 in Kariba. 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 1,701 feet between the two airports. Kariba International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Kariba (KAB) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 71° (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 Kariba International Airport (KAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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