Sydney (Mascot) to Bangkok
9h 45m The flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) covers 7,515 km (4,669 miles) and takes approximately 9h 45m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 306°, passing near 11.2° S, 123.8° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 13h 40m | 14h 05m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 9h 38m | 10h 03m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 8h 21m | 8h 46m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 8h 50m | 9h 16m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| SYD | BKK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport |
| City | Sydney (Mascot) | Bangkok |
| Country | Australia | Thailand |
| ICAO | YSSY | VTBS |
| Coordinates | -33.9461, 151.177 | 13.6811, 100.747 |
| Elevation | 21 ft | 5 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Sydney (Mascot) to Bangkok?
A non-stop flight from Sydney (Mascot) (SYD) to Bangkok (BKK) takes about 9h 45m. The great-circle distance is 7,515 km (4,669 miles, 4,058 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 306°.
How far is Sydney (Mascot) from Bangkok?
7,515 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 4,669 miles or 4,058 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between SYD and BKK?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 7,515 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 9h 45m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Other routes from Sydney (Mascot)
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.