BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,983 km
4,961 miles
KBQ
Kasungu
Malawi
Distance
7,983 km
4,961 mi / 4,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
251°
west southwest

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BKK KBQ
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kasungu Airport
IATA Code BKK KBQ
ICAO Code VTBS FWKG
City Bangkok Kasungu
Country Thailand Malawi
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 5 ft 3,470 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -13.010000, 33.470000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kasungu (KBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kasungu Airport (KBQ) in Kasungu, Malawi is 7,983 kilometers (4,961 miles / 4,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 Malawi. 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 10:11 in Kasungu. 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 3,465 feet between the two airports. Kasungu Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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

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