Distance from Almaty to Bangkok

🇰🇿 Almaty, Kazakhstan  →  🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand

3,979 km
Straight-line distance
2,473 mi
In miles
5h 28m
Est. flight time
Southeast
Initial bearing 138°

The distance between Almaty and Bangkok is 3,979 kilometres (2,473 miles) measured as a great-circle (straight) line. Flying out of Almaty International Airport (ALA), the initial heading is roughly southeast (138°), and a typical nonstop flight takes around 5h 28m. Actual flight paths and times vary with routing, winds and air-traffic constraints.

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Almaty

Kazakhstan

Population (metro)2.0 million
Main airportALA
RegionCentral Asia
Time zoneUTC+5
CurrencyKazakhstani Tenge (KZT)

Kazakhstan's largest city and former capital, a leafy, cosmopolitan hub at the foot of the snow-capped Tian Shan mountains.

Top sights: Medeu & Shymbulak, Kok-Tobe, Zenkov Cathedral, Central State Museum, Green Bazaar

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Bangkok

Thailand

Population (metro)10.7 million
Main airportBKK
RegionSoutheast Asia
Time zoneUTC+7
CurrencyThai Baht (THB)

Thailand's vibrant capital, famous for ornate temples, floating markets, street food and buzzing nightlife along the Chao Phraya River.

Top sights: Grand Palace, Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Chatuchak Market, Khao San Road, floating markets

Frequently asked questions

How far is Bangkok from Almaty?
3,979 km (2,473 miles) in a straight line.
How long is the flight from Almaty to Bangkok?
About 5h 28m nonstop, at an average 800 km/h cruising speed plus taxi and climb time.
What direction is Bangkok from Almaty?
Bangkok lies roughly to the southeast of Almaty (initial bearing 138°).
Which airports serve this route?
Almaty: Almaty International Airport (ALA). Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

More distances from Almaty

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