BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,914 km
6,160 miles
WDH
Windhoek
Namibia
Distance
9,914 km
6,160 mi / 5,353 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK WDH
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Hosea Kutako International Airport
IATA Code BKK WDH
ICAO Code VTBS FYWH
City Bangkok Windhoek
Country Thailand Namibia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 5 ft 5,640 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -22.480000, 17.470000

Bangkok (BKK) to Windhoek (WDH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek, Namibia is 9,914 kilometers (6,160 miles / 5,353 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Namibia. 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 02:28 in Bangkok, it's 21:28 in Windhoek. 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 5,635 feet between the two airports. Hosea Kutako International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Windhoek (WDH) 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 Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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