Distance From Rand Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport, QRA - BKK Distance

The distance from Rand Airport (QRA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is 5598 miles or 9009 kilometers or 4862 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Johannesburg ( South Africa ) to Bangkok ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Johannesburg and Bangkok takes around 12 hours 52 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rand Airport, Johannesburg, South Africa to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Thailand is 12 hours 52 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • QRA - BKK

Kilometers		9009 km
Statute Miles		5598 miles
Nautical Miles		4862 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 52 minutes

Rand Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport Flight Route Map - QRA to BKK Flight Path

Location of Rand Airport & Suvarnabhumi Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Johannesburg to Bangkok nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Johannesburg, South Africa and Bangkok, Thailand. .

Nonstop flight route between Johannesburg, South Africa and Bangkok, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • QRA - BKK

Time difference between Johannesburg (South Africa) and Bangkok (Thailand) is 5 Hours.
Bangkok time is 5 Hours ahead of Johannesburg.

Location	Local Time
Johannesburg (South Africa)	2025-01-03, 22:38:38 SAST
Bangkok (Thailand)	2025-01-04, 03:38:38 +07

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Rand Airport (QRA / FAGM) Johannesburg, South Africa

Destination

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK / VTBS) Bangkok, Thailand