BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,931 km
5,550 miles
LVI
Livingstone
Zambia
Distance
8,931 km
5,550 mi / 4,823 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
249°
west southwest

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BKK LVI
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Livingstone Airport
IATA Code BKK LVI
ICAO Code VTBS FLLI
City Bangkok Livingstone
Country Thailand Zambia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 5 ft 3,302 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -17.820000, 25.820000

Bangkok (BKK) to Livingstone (LVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Livingstone Airport (LVI) in Livingstone, Zambia is 8,931 kilometers (5,550 miles / 4,823 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Zambia. 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 17:11 in Bangkok, it's 12:11 in Livingstone. 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 3,297 feet between the two airports. Livingstone Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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

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