Kinshasa to Hat Yai flights
Hat Yai lies 9,534 km (5,924 mi) east of Kinshasa, +6 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 12 h 58 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Kinshasa | Hat Yai | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Thailand |
| Population | 16 million | 191,696 |
| Elevation | 281 m (922 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Kinshasa) | UTC+7 (Asia/Bangkok) |
| Nearest large airport | BZV, 11 km out | HDY, 12 km out |
Clocks in Hat Yai are 6 h ahead of Kinshasa right now, so a 12 h 58 min journey lands 18 h 58 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Hat Yai
Crossing from Democratic Republic of the Congo into Thailand: money changes from the Franc to the Baht (THB); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +66; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648876 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648881.
Airports at each end
Leaving Kinshasa
Kinshasa is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV), 11 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,827-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Ndjili International Airport (FIH, 16 km).
Arriving in Hat Yai
Hat Yai is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Hat Yai International Airport (HDY), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, whose 10,007-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR, 91 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hat Yai International Airport | HDY | 12 km (7 mi) | 10,007 ft | 90 ft |
| Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (regional) | AOR | 91 km (57 mi) | 9,005 ft | 15 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Hat Yai from Kinshasa?
9,534 km (5,924 mi) in a straight line, east of Kinshasa.
How long does it take to get from Kinshasa to Hat Yai by air?
About 12 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kinshasa and Hat Yai?
Hat Yai is 6 h ahead at the moment (Asia/Bangkok against Africa/Kinshasa).
Which airports are used for Kinshasa to Hat Yai flights?
Typically Maya-Maya International Airport (BZV) to Hat Yai International Airport (HDY); Hat Yai also has AOR.
What currency do I need in Hat Yai?
The Baht (THB).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.