BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,070 km
5,636 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
9,070 km
5,636 mi / 4,897 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
302°
west northwest

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BKK WAX
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code BKK WAX
ICAO Code VTBS HLZW
City Bangkok Zuwara
Country Thailand Libya
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 5 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 32.950000, 12.020000

Bangkok (BKK) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 9,070 kilometers (5,636 miles / 4,897 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Libya. 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 15:21 in Bangkok, it's 10:21 in Zuwara. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 79° (east). 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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