BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,455 km
5,254 miles
RFA
Rafai
Central African Republic
Distance
8,455 km
5,254 mi / 4,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

BKK RFA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Rafai Airport
IATA Code BKK RFA
ICAO Code VTBS FEGR
City Bangkok Rafai
Country Thailand Central African Republic
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Bangui
Elevation 5 ft 1,759 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 4.990000, 23.930000

Bangkok (BKK) to Rafai (RFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Rafai Airport (RFA) in Rafai, Central African Republic is 8,455 kilometers (5,254 miles / 4,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Central African Republic. 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 19:02 in Bangkok, it's 13:02 in Rafai. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,754 feet between the two airports. Rafai Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Rafai (RFA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 77° (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 Rafai Airport (RFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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