BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,158 km
6,312 miles
SDB
Langebaanweg
South Africa
Distance
10,158 km
6,312 mi / 5,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
236°
west southwest

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BKK SDB
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Langebaanweg Airport
IATA Code BKK SDB
ICAO Code VTBS FALW
City Bangkok Langebaanweg
Country Thailand South Africa
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5 ft 108 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -32.970000, 18.160000

Bangkok (BKK) to Langebaanweg (SDB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Langebaanweg Airport (SDB) in Langebaanweg, South Africa is 10,158 kilometers (6,312 miles / 5,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 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 23:49 in Bangkok, it's 18:49 in Langebaanweg. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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