BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,384 km
5,831 miles
VAF
Valence/Chabeuil
France
Distance
9,384 km
5,831 mi / 5,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK VAF
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Valence-Chabeuil Airport
IATA Code BKK VAF
ICAO Code VTBS LFLU
City Bangkok Valence/Chabeuil
Country Thailand France
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Paris
Elevation 5 ft 525 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 44.920000, 4.970000

Bangkok (BKK) to Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) in Valence/Chabeuil, France is 9,384 kilometers (5,831 miles / 5,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 France. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. 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 Valence/Chabeuil. 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 Valence/Chabeuil (VAF) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 76° (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 Valence-Chabeuil Airport (VAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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