BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,152 km
5,687 miles
SFA
Sfax
Tunisia
Distance
9,152 km
5,687 mi / 4,942 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
304°
northwest

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BKK SFA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Sfax Thyna International Airport
IATA Code BKK SFA
ICAO Code VTBS DTTX
City Bangkok Sfax
Country Thailand Tunisia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Tunis
Elevation 5 ft 85 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 34.720000, 10.690000

Bangkok (BKK) to Sfax (SFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) in Sfax, Tunisia is 9,152 kilometers (5,687 miles / 4,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Tunisia. 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 23:17 in Bangkok, it's 17:17 in Sfax. 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.

The return flight from Sfax (SFA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 79° (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 Sfax Thyna International Airport (SFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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