BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,224 km
5,731 miles
GAE
Gabes
Tunisia
Distance
9,224 km
5,731 mi / 4,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK GAE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Gabes Matmata International Airport
IATA Code BKK GAE
ICAO Code VTBS DTTG
City Bangkok Gabes
Country Thailand Tunisia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Tunis
Elevation 5 ft 26 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 33.880000, 10.100000

Bangkok (BKK) to Gabes (GAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) in Gabes, Tunisia is 9,224 kilometers (5,731 miles / 4,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Tunisia. 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 21:49 in Bangkok, it's 15:49 in Gabes. 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 Gabes (GAE) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 78° (east northeast). 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 Gabes Matmata International Airport (GAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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