BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,954 km
5,564 miles
LAY
Ladysmith
South Africa
Distance
8,954 km
5,564 mi / 4,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK LAY
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Ladysmith Airport
IATA Code BKK LAY
ICAO Code VTBS FALY
City Bangkok Ladysmith
Country Thailand South Africa
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5 ft 3,548 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -28.580000, 29.750000

Bangkok (BKK) to Ladysmith (LAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Ladysmith Airport (LAY) in Ladysmith, South Africa is 8,954 kilometers (5,564 miles / 4,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 South Africa. 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 19:56 in Bangkok, it's 14:56 in Ladysmith. 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 3,543 feet between the two airports. Ladysmith Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Ladysmith (LAY) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 69° (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 Ladysmith Airport (LAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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