BKK to ZRH: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 9,054 km (5,626 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 50m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (ZRH to BKK).
How far is it from Bangkok to Zurich?
The great-circle distance between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) is 9,054 km (5,626 mi, 4,889 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from BKK to ZRH?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. ZRH is roughly northwest of BKK.
How is the BKK to ZRH route written in code?
The pair is written BKK-ZRH in IATA codes and VTBS-LSZH in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Suvarnabhumi Airport is BKK (VTBS), Zürich Airport is ZRH (LSZH).
| BKK | ZRH | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport | Zürich Airport |
| ICAO code | VTBS | LSZH |
| Country | Thailand | Switzerland |
| Elevation | 5 ft | 1,417 ft |
| Rank by connections | #25 | #48 |
VTBS starts with V, the ICAO prefix for South and Southeast Asia; LSZH starts with L, the prefix for southern Europe. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
ZRH sits 1,412 ft (430 m) higher than BKK, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying BKK to ZRH
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX | Swiss International Air Lines | SWR | Swiss | Active |
| TG | Thai Airways International | THA | Thai | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Bangkok from Zurich?
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) are 9,054 km (5,626 mi, 4,889 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from BKK to ZRH?
A typical nonstop flight between BKK and ZRH takes about 11h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is ZRH from BKK?
Zürich Airport (ZRH) lies roughly northwest of Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
Which airlines fly BKK to ZRH?
2 airlines appear on the BKK-ZRH route in the open dataset, including Swiss International Air Lines, Thai Airways International.
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