BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,073 km
5,638 miles
SJQ
Sesheke
Zambia
Distance
9,073 km
5,638 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK SJQ
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Sesheke Airport
IATA Code BKK SJQ
ICAO Code VTBS FLSS
City Bangkok Sesheke
Country Thailand Zambia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -17.480000, 24.300000

Bangkok (BKK) to Sesheke (SJQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Sesheke Airport (SJQ) in Sesheke, Zambia is 9,073 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Zambia. 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 03:02 in Bangkok, it's 22:02 in Sesheke. 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 3,095 feet between the two airports. Sesheke Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Sesheke (SJQ) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 73° (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 Sesheke Airport (SJQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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