BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,586 km
5,956 miles
YOL
Yola
Nigeria
Distance
9,586 km
5,956 mi / 5,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
279°
west

Airport Comparison

BKK YOL
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Yola Airport
IATA Code BKK YOL
ICAO Code VTBS DNYO
City Bangkok Yola
Country Thailand Nigeria
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Lagos
Elevation 5 ft 599 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 9.260000, 12.430000

Bangkok (BKK) to Yola (YOL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Yola Airport (YOL) in Yola, Nigeria is 9,586 kilometers (5,956 miles / 5,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 279°.

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 Nigeria. 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 15:22 in Bangkok, it's 09:22 in Yola. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Yola (YOL) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 77° (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 Yola Airport (YOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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