BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,038 km
4,995 miles
GID
Gitega
Burundi
Distance
8,038 km
4,995 mi / 4,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
262°
west

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BKK GID
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Gitega Airport
IATA Code BKK GID
ICAO Code VTBS HBBE
City Bangkok Gitega
Country Thailand Burundi
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Bujumbura
Elevation 5 ft 5,741 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -3.420000, 29.910000

Bangkok (BKK) to Gitega (GID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Gitega Airport (GID) in Gitega, Burundi is 8,038 kilometers (4,995 miles / 4,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Burundi. 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 08:52 in Bangkok, it's 03:52 in Gitega. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,736 feet between the two airports. Gitega Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Gitega (GID) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 74° (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 Gitega Airport (GID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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