BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,064 km
5,632 miles
PFR
Ilebo
DR Congo
Distance
9,064 km
5,632 mi / 4,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

BKK PFR
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Ilebo Airport
IATA Code BKK PFR
ICAO Code VTBS FZVS
City Bangkok Ilebo
Country Thailand DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5 ft 1,450 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -4.330000, 20.580000

Bangkok (BKK) to Ilebo (PFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Ilebo Airport (PFR) in Ilebo, DR Congo is 9,064 kilometers (5,632 miles / 4,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 DR Congo. 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 21:07 in Bangkok, it's 16:07 in Ilebo. 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 1,445 feet between the two airports. Ilebo Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Ilebo (PFR) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 75° (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 Ilebo Airport (PFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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