BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,315 km
5,788 miles
PLF
Pala
Chad
Distance
9,315 km
5,788 mi / 5,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
278°
west

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BKK PLF
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Pala Airport
IATA Code BKK PLF
ICAO Code VTBS FTTP
City Bangkok Pala
Country Thailand Chad
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Ndjamena
Elevation 5 ft 1,532 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 9.380000, 14.930000

Bangkok (BKK) to Pala (PLF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Pala Airport (PLF) in Pala, Chad is 9,315 kilometers (5,788 miles / 5,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Chad. 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 03:49 in Bangkok, it's 21:49 in Pala. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,527 feet between the two airports. Pala Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Pala (PLF) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 77° (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 Pala Airport (PLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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