BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,084 km
6,266 miles
VRE
Vredendal
South Africa
Distance
10,084 km
6,266 mi / 5,445 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
238°
west southwest

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BKK VRE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Vredendal Airport
IATA Code BKK VRE
ICAO Code VTBS FAVR
City Bangkok Vredendal
Country Thailand South Africa
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5 ft 330 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -31.640000, 18.540000

Bangkok (BKK) to Vredendal (VRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Vredendal Airport (VRE) in Vredendal, South Africa is 10,084 kilometers (6,266 miles / 5,445 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 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 15:15 in Bangkok, it's 10:15 in Vredendal. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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