BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
5,799 km
3,603 miles
ERA
Erigavo
Somalia
Distance
5,799 km
3,603 mi / 3,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
273°
west

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BKK ERA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Erigavo Airport
IATA Code BKK ERA
ICAO Code VTBS HCMU
City Bangkok Erigavo
Country Thailand Somalia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 5 ft 5,720 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 10.640000, 47.390000

Bangkok (BKK) to Erigavo (ERA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Erigavo Airport (ERA) in Erigavo, Somalia is 5,799 kilometers (3,603 miles / 3,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Thailand with Somalia. 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 08:34 in Bangkok, it's 04:34 in Erigavo. 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 5,715 feet between the two airports. Erigavo Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Erigavo (ERA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 81° (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 Erigavo Airport (ERA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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