Distance From Lohathla Military Airport to Phuket International Airport

The distance from Lohathla Military Airport () to Phuket International Airport (HKT) is 5596 miles or 9006 kilometers or 4860 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Lohathla ( South Africa ) to Phuket ( Thailand )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Lohathla and Phuket takes around 12 hours 51 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lohathla Military Airport, Lohathla, South Africa to Phuket International Airport, Phuket, Thailand is 12 hours 51 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - HKT

Kilometers		9006 km
Statute Miles		5596 miles
Nautical Miles		4860 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 51 minutes

Lohathla Military Airport to Phuket International Airport Flight Route Map - to HKT Flight Path

Location of Lohathla Military Airport & Phuket International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Lohathla, South Africa and Phuket, Thailand.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - HKT

Time difference between Lohathla (South Africa) and Phuket (Thailand) is 5 Hours.
Phuket time is 5 Hours ahead of Lohathla.

Location	Local Time
Lohathla (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 11:41:35 SAST
Phuket (Thailand)	2025-12-16, 16:41:35 +07

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Lohathla Military Airport ( / FALH) Lohathla, South Africa

Destination

Phuket International Airport (HKT / VTSP) Phuket, Thailand