BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
12,189 km
7,574 miles
KBS
Bo
Sierra Leone
Distance
12,189 km
7,574 mi / 6,582 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK KBS
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Bo Airport
IATA Code BKK KBS
ICAO Code VTBS GFBO
City Bangkok Bo
Country Thailand Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Freetown
Elevation 5 ft 328 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 7.940000, -11.760000

Bangkok (BKK) to Bo (KBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Bo Airport (KBS) in Bo, Sierra Leone is 12,189 kilometers (7,574 miles / 6,582 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Sierra Leone. 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 20:51 in Bangkok, it's 13:51 in Bo. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Bo (KBS) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 72° (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 Bo Airport (KBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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