BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
7,994 km
4,967 miles
SUT
Sumbawanga
Tanzania
Distance
7,994 km
4,967 mi / 4,316 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK SUT
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Sumbawanga Airport
IATA Code BKK SUT
ICAO Code VTBS HTSU
City Bangkok Sumbawanga
Country Thailand Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5 ft 5,920 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -7.970000, 31.670000

Bangkok (BKK) to Sumbawanga (SUT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) in Sumbawanga, Tanzania is 7,994 kilometers (4,967 miles / 4,316 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Tanzania. 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 17:28 in Bangkok, it's 13:28 in Sumbawanga. 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 5,915 feet between the two airports. Sumbawanga Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sumbawanga (SUT) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 73° (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 Sumbawanga Airport (SUT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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