BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,856 km
4,882 miles
MAI
Mangochi
Malawi
Distance
7,856 km
4,882 mi / 4,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
249°
west southwest

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BKK MAI
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Mangochi Airport
IATA Code BKK MAI
ICAO Code VTBS FWMG
City Bangkok Mangochi
Country Thailand Malawi
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 5 ft 1,580 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -14.480000, 35.270000

Bangkok (BKK) to Mangochi (MAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Mangochi Airport (MAI) in Mangochi, Malawi is 7,856 kilometers (4,882 miles / 4,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Malawi. 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 04:59 in Bangkok, it's 23:59 in Mangochi. 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 1,575 feet between the two airports. Mangochi Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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

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