BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,409 km
5,225 miles
KOO
Kongolo
DR Congo
Distance
8,409 km
5,225 mi / 4,540 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
261°
west

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BKK KOO
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kongolo Airport
IATA Code BKK KOO
ICAO Code VTBS FZRQ
City Bangkok Kongolo
Country Thailand DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5 ft 1,850 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -5.390000, 26.990000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kongolo (KOO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kongolo Airport (KOO) in Kongolo, DR Congo is 8,409 kilometers (5,225 miles / 4,540 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 01:12 in Bangkok, it's 20:12 in Kongolo. 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 1,845 feet between the two airports. Kongolo Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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

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