BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,730 km
5,425 miles
LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
Distance
8,730 km
5,425 mi / 4,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
264°
west

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BKK LJA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Lodja Airport
IATA Code BKK LJA
ICAO Code VTBS FZVA
City Bangkok Lodja
Country Thailand DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5 ft 1,647 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -3.420000, 23.450000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lodja (LJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo is 8,730 kilometers (5,425 miles / 4,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 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 03:31 in Bangkok, it's 22:31 in Lodja. 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 1,642 feet between the two airports. Lodja Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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

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