BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,204 km
8,205 miles
SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
Distance
13,204 km
8,205 mi / 7,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK SFL
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Sao Filipe Airport
IATA Code BKK SFL
ICAO Code VTBS GVSF
City Bangkok Sao Filipe
Country Thailand Cape Verde
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 5 ft 617 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 14.880000, -24.480000

Bangkok (BKK) to Sao Filipe (SFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde is 13,204 kilometers (8,205 miles / 7,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with Cape Verde. 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 13:14 in Bangkok, it's 05:14 in Sao Filipe. With a 8-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 Sao Filipe (SFL) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 65° (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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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