BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,777 km
5,454 miles
KNM
Kaniama
DR Congo
Distance
8,777 km
5,454 mi / 4,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
259°
west

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BKK KNM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kaniama Airport
IATA Code BKK KNM
ICAO Code VTBS FZTK
City Bangkok Kaniama
Country Thailand DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5 ft 2,772 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -7.580000, 24.150000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kaniama (KNM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kaniama Airport (KNM) in Kaniama, DR Congo is 8,777 kilometers (5,454 miles / 4,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 DR Congo. 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 22:14 in Bangkok, it's 17:14 in Kaniama. 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 2,767 feet between the two airports. Kaniama Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Kaniama (KNM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 74° (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 Kaniama Airport (KNM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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