BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,354 km
5,191 miles
KLY
Kalima
DR Congo
Distance
8,354 km
5,191 mi / 4,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
264°
west

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BKK KLY
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kinkungwa Airport
IATA Code BKK KLY
ICAO Code VTBS FZOD
City Bangkok Kalima
Country Thailand DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5 ft 1,808 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -2.580000, 26.730000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kalima (KLY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) in Kalima, DR Congo is 8,354 kilometers (5,191 miles / 4,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 DR Congo. 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 16:26 in Bangkok, it's 11:26 in Kalima. 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 1,803 feet between the two airports. Kinkungwa Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Kalima (KLY) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 75° (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 Kinkungwa Airport (KLY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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