BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,424 km
4,613 miles
KIS
Kisumu
Kenya
Distance
7,424 km
4,613 mi / 4,009 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
264°
west

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BKK KIS
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kisumu Airport
IATA Code BKK KIS
ICAO Code VTBS HKKI
City Bangkok Kisumu
Country Thailand Kenya
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5 ft 3,734 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -0.090000, 34.730000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kisumu (KIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kisumu Airport (KIS) in Kisumu, Kenya is 7,424 kilometers (4,613 miles / 4,009 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Kenya. 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 23:06 in Bangkok, it's 19:06 in Kisumu. 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 3,729 feet between the two airports. Kisumu Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Kisumu (KIS) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 75° (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 Kisumu Airport (KIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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