BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
12,260 km
7,618 miles
GBK
Gbangbatok
Sierra Leone
Distance
12,260 km
7,618 mi / 6,620 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK GBK
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Gbangbatok Airport
IATA Code BKK GBK
ICAO Code VTBS GFGK
City Bangkok Gbangbatok
Country Thailand Sierra Leone
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Freetown
Elevation 5 ft 75 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 7.770000, -12.380000

Bangkok (BKK) to Gbangbatok (GBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) in Gbangbatok, Sierra Leone is 12,260 kilometers (7,618 miles / 6,620 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 Sierra Leone. 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 16:36 in Bangkok, it's 09:36 in Gbangbatok. With a 7-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 Gbangbatok (GBK) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 72° (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 Gbangbatok Airport (GBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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