BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,035 km
6,235 miles
MDI
Makurdi
Nigeria
Distance
10,035 km
6,235 mi / 5,418 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
278°
west

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BKK MDI
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Makurdi Airport
IATA Code BKK MDI
ICAO Code VTBS DNMK
City Bangkok Makurdi
Country Thailand Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5 ft 371 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 7.700000, 8.610000

Bangkok (BKK) to Makurdi (MDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Makurdi Airport (MDI) in Makurdi, Nigeria is 10,035 kilometers (6,235 miles / 5,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Nigeria. 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 12:40 in Bangkok, it's 06:40 in Makurdi. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Makurdi (MDI) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 76° (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 Makurdi Airport (MDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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