BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,057 km
5,628 miles
ZJI
Locarno Airport
Switzerland
Distance
9,057 km
5,628 mi / 4,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
316°
northwest

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BKK ZJI
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Locarno Airport
IATA Code BKK ZJI
ICAO Code VTBS LSZL
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand Switzerland
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Zurich
Elevation 5 ft 650 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 46.160000, 8.880000

Bangkok (BKK) to Locarno Airport (ZJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Locarno Airport (ZJI) in Locarno Airport, Switzerland is 9,057 kilometers (5,628 miles / 4,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 Switzerland. 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 12:34 in Bangkok, it's 06:34 in Locarno Airport. 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 Locarno Airport (ZJI) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Locarno Airport (ZJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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