BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
5,872 km
3,648 miles
GLK
Galcaio
Somalia
Distance
5,872 km
3,648 mi / 3,170 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
268°
west

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BKK GLK
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Galcaio Airport
IATA Code BKK GLK
ICAO Code VTBS HCMR
City Bangkok Galcaio
Country Thailand Somalia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 5 ft 975 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 6.780000, 47.450000

Bangkok (BKK) to Galcaio (GLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Galcaio Airport (GLK) in Galcaio, Somalia is 5,872 kilometers (3,648 miles / 3,170 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 05:10 in Bangkok, it's 01:10 in Galcaio. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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