BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,175 km
4,458 miles
NYK
Nanyuki
Kenya
Distance
7,175 km
4,458 mi / 3,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
263°
west

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BKK NYK
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Nanyuki Airport
IATA Code BKK NYK
ICAO Code VTBS HKNY
City Bangkok Nanyuki
Country Thailand Kenya
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Nairobi
Elevation 5 ft 6,250 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -0.060000, 37.040000

Bangkok (BKK) to Nanyuki (NYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Nanyuki Airport (NYK) in Nanyuki, Kenya is 7,175 kilometers (4,458 miles / 3,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Kenya. 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 13:36 in Bangkok, it's 09:36 in Nanyuki. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,245 feet between the two airports. Nanyuki Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

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

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