BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,477 km
5,267 miles
NLA
Ndola
Zambia
Distance
8,477 km
5,267 mi / 4,577 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
253°
west southwest

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BKK NLA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Ndola Airport
IATA Code BKK NLA
ICAO Code VTBS FLND
City Bangkok Ndola
Country Thailand Zambia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5 ft 4,167 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -13.000000, 28.660000

Bangkok (BKK) to Ndola (NLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Ndola Airport (NLA) in Ndola, Zambia is 8,477 kilometers (5,267 miles / 4,577 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 19:22 in Bangkok, it's 14:22 in Ndola. 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 4,162 feet between the two airports. Ndola Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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

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