BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,637 km
5,367 miles
NGL
Ngala
South Africa
Distance
8,637 km
5,367 mi / 4,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
241°
west southwest

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BKK NGL
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Ngala Airport
IATA Code BKK NGL
ICAO Code VTBS FANG
City Bangkok Ngala
Country Thailand South Africa
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5 ft 3,357 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -24.390000, 31.330000

Bangkok (BKK) to Ngala (NGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Ngala Airport (NGL) in Ngala, South Africa is 8,637 kilometers (5,367 miles / 4,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 06:10 in Bangkok, it's 01:10 in Ngala. 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 3,352 feet between the two airports. Ngala Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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

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