BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,357 km
5,814 miles
VRU
Vyrburg
South Africa
Distance
9,357 km
5,814 mi / 5,053 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK VRU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Vryburg Airport
IATA Code BKK VRU
ICAO Code VTBS FAVB
City Bangkok Vyrburg
Country Thailand South Africa
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5 ft 3,920 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -26.980000, 24.730000

Bangkok (BKK) to Vyrburg (VRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Vryburg Airport (VRU) in Vyrburg, South Africa is 9,357 kilometers (5,814 miles / 5,053 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 13:00 in Bangkok, it's 08:00 in Vyrburg. 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 3,915 feet between the two airports. Vryburg Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Vyrburg (VRU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 71° (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 Vryburg Airport (VRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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