BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
6,305 km
3,918 miles
KSY
Kars
Turkey
Distance
6,305 km
3,918 mi / 3,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK KSY
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kars Airport
IATA Code BKK KSY
ICAO Code VTBS LTCF
City Bangkok Kars
Country Thailand Turkey
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 5 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 40.560000, 43.120000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kars (KSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey is 6,305 kilometers (3,918 miles / 3,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 Turkey. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:55 in Bangkok, it's 19:55 in Kars. 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 5,884 feet between the two airports. Kars Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kars (KSY) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 101° (east). 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 Kars Airport (KSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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