BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,108 km
5,038 miles
TKQ
Kigoma
Tanzania
Distance
8,108 km
5,038 mi / 4,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

BKK TKQ
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kigoma Airport
IATA Code BKK TKQ
ICAO Code VTBS HTKA
City Bangkok Kigoma
Country Thailand Tanzania
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 5 ft 2,700 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -4.890000, 29.670000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kigoma (TKQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kigoma Airport (TKQ) in Kigoma, Tanzania is 8,108 kilometers (5,038 miles / 4,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

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 06:28 in Bangkok, it's 02:28 in Kigoma. 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 2,695 feet between the two airports. Kigoma Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Kigoma (TKQ) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 74° (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 Kigoma Airport (TKQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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