BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,656 km
5,379 miles
LLE
Malelane
South Africa
Distance
8,656 km
5,379 mi / 4,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK LLE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Riverside Airport
IATA Code BKK LLE
ICAO Code VTBS FAMN
City Bangkok Malelane
Country Thailand South Africa
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5 ft 1,024 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -25.430000, 31.580000

Bangkok (BKK) to Malelane (LLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Riverside Airport (LLE) in Malelane, South Africa is 8,656 kilometers (5,379 miles / 4,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 22:35 in Bangkok, it's 17:35 in Malelane. 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 1,019 feet between the two airports. Riverside Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Malelane (LLE) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 68° (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 Riverside Airport (LLE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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