ALJ
Alexander Bay
South Africa
10,181 km
6,326 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
10,181 km
6,326 mi / 5,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
75°
east northeast

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ALJ BKK
Airport Name Alexander Bay Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code ALJ BKK
ICAO Code FAAB VTBS
City Alexander Bay Bangkok
Country South Africa Thailand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 98 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -28.570000, 16.530000 13.680000, 100.750000

Alexander Bay (ALJ) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) in Alexander Bay, South Africa to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 10,181 kilometers (6,326 miles / 5,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 South Africa with Thailand. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:47 in Alexander Bay, it's 15:47 in Bangkok. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Alexander Bay (ALJ) follows a heading of 241° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Alexander Bay Airport (ALJ) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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