BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,130 km
5,673 miles
SVT
Savuti
Botswana
Distance
9,130 km
5,673 mi / 4,930 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
249°
west southwest

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BKK SVT
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Savuti Airport
IATA Code BKK SVT
ICAO Code VTBS FBSV
City Bangkok Savuti
Country Thailand Botswana
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Gaborone
Elevation 5 ft 3,150 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -18.520000, 24.080000

Bangkok (BKK) to Savuti (SVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Savuti Airport (SVT) in Savuti, Botswana is 9,130 kilometers (5,673 miles / 4,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Botswana. 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 11:33 in Bangkok, it's 06:33 in Savuti. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,145 feet between the two airports. Savuti Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Savuti (SVT) 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 Savuti Airport (SVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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