BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,724 km
5,421 miles
LCD
Louis Trichardt
South Africa
Distance
8,724 km
5,421 mi / 4,711 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK LCD
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Louis Trichardt Airport
IATA Code BKK LCD
ICAO Code VTBS FALO
City Bangkok Louis Trichardt
Country Thailand South Africa
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -23.060000, 29.860000

Bangkok (BKK) to Louis Trichardt (LCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) in Louis Trichardt, South Africa is 8,724 kilometers (5,421 miles / 4,711 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 South Africa. 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 23:43 in Bangkok, it's 18:43 in Louis Trichardt. 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 3,020 feet between the two airports. Louis Trichardt Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Louis Trichardt (LCD) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 70° (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 Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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