BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,791 km
5,463 miles
MLA
Luqa
Malta
Distance
8,791 km
5,463 mi / 4,747 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK MLA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Luqa Airport
IATA Code BKK MLA
ICAO Code VTBS LMML
City Bangkok Luqa
Country Thailand Malta
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Malta
Elevation 5 ft 300 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 35.860000, 14.480000

Bangkok (BKK) to Luqa (MLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Luqa Airport (MLA) in Luqa, Malta is 8,791 kilometers (5,463 miles / 4,747 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 Malta. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:23 in Bangkok, it's 10:23 in Luqa. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Luqa (MLA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 81° (east). 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 Luqa Airport (MLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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