BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,579 km
5,331 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
8,579 km
5,331 mi / 4,632 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK LUN
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code BKK LUN
ICAO Code VTBS FLKK
City Bangkok Lusaka
Country Thailand Zambia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 8,579 kilometers (5,331 miles / 4,632 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Zambia. 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 17:03 in Bangkok, it's 12:03 in Lusaka. 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 3,774 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 72° (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 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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