Airport Comparison
Bangkok (BKK) to Sokoto (SKO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) in Sokoto, Nigeria is 10,253 kilometers (6,371 miles / 5,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.
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 Nigeria. 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 14:15 in Bangkok, it's 08:15 in Sokoto. 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 1,005 feet between the two airports. Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The return flight from Sokoto (SKO) 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 Sadiq Abubakar III International Airport (SKO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.