ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
7,320 km
4,548 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
7,320 km
4,548 mi / 3,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

ARK BKK
Airport Name Arusha Airport Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code ARK BKK
ICAO Code HTAR VTBS
City Arusha Bangkok
Country Tanzania Thailand
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 4,550 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 13.680000, 100.750000

Arusha (ARK) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 7,320 kilometers (4,548 miles / 3,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania 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 15:48 in Arusha, it's 19:48 in Bangkok. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,545 feet between the two airports. Suvarnabhumi Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 260° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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