BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,816 km
5,478 miles
ERF
Erfurt
Germany
Distance
8,816 km
5,478 mi / 4,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK ERF
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Erfurt Airport
IATA Code BKK ERF
ICAO Code VTBS EDDE
City Bangkok Erfurt
Country Thailand Germany
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5 ft 1,036 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 50.980000, 10.960000

Bangkok (BKK) to Erfurt (ERF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Erfurt Airport (ERF) in Erfurt, Germany is 8,816 kilometers (5,478 miles / 4,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Germany. 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 10:16 in Bangkok, it's 04:16 in Erfurt. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,031 feet between the two airports. Erfurt Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Erfurt (ERF) 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 Erfurt Airport (ERF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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