BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
5,834 km
3,625 miles
SIL
Sila Mission
Papua New Guinea
Distance
5,834 km
3,625 mi / 3,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BKK SIL
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Sila Airport
IATA Code BKK SIL
ICAO Code VTBS AYSG
City Bangkok Sila Mission
Country Thailand Papua New Guinea
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 5 ft 2,230 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -9.070000, 148.390000

Bangkok (BKK) to Sila Mission (SIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Sila Airport (SIL) in Sila Mission, Papua New Guinea is 5,834 kilometers (3,625 miles / 3,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:13 in Bangkok, it's 08:13 in Sila Mission. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,225 feet between the two airports. Sila Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Sila Mission (SIL) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). 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 Sila Airport (SIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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