BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,980 km
5,580 miles
PRY
Pretoria
South Africa
Distance
8,980 km
5,580 mi / 4,849 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK PRY
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Wonderboom Airport
IATA Code BKK PRY
ICAO Code VTBS FAWB
City Bangkok Pretoria
Country Thailand South Africa
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5 ft 4,095 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -25.650000, 28.220000

Bangkok (BKK) to Pretoria (PRY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Wonderboom Airport (PRY) in Pretoria, South Africa is 8,980 kilometers (5,580 miles / 4,849 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 South Africa. 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 20:45 in Bangkok, it's 15:45 in Pretoria. 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 4,090 feet between the two airports. Wonderboom Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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

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