Bangkok (BKK) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,590

miles

8,996

kilometers

4,858

nautical miles

🕐 11h 9m

Flight Time

🧭 SW (240°)

Direction

🌍 -5h

Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	5,590	+3,354	8,944 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	5,590	+3,354	8,944 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	5,590	+2,795	8,385 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	5,590	+2,795	8,385 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	5,590	+5,590	11,180 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	5,590	+2,795	8,385 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Bangkok to Johannesburg would take approximately 12 days compared to just 11h 9m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The BKK to JNB route connects Bangkok, Thailand with Johannesburg, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 5,590 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Thailand to South Africa. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SW bearing of 240° from Bangkok. There is a 5 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BKK

Suvarnabhumi Airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) serves Bangkok, Thailand.

🛬 About JNB

OR Tambo International Airport

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) serves Johannesburg, South Africa.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 5,590 miles (8,996 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from BKK to JNB typically take around 11h 9m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 5,590 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.