BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,675 km
5,391 miles
THY
Thohoyandou
South Africa
Distance
8,675 km
5,391 mi / 4,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK THY
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Thohoyandou Airport
IATA Code BKK THY
ICAO Code VTBS FATH
City Bangkok Thohoyandou
Country Thailand South Africa
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5 ft 2,021 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -23.080000, 30.380000

Bangkok (BKK) to Thohoyandou (THY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Thohoyandou Airport (THY) in Thohoyandou, South Africa is 8,675 kilometers (5,391 miles / 4,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 South Africa. 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 20:52 in Bangkok, it's 15:52 in Thohoyandou. 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 2,016 feet between the two airports. Thohoyandou Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Thohoyandou (THY) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 69° (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 Thohoyandou Airport (THY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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