API
Apiay
Colombia
17,943 km
11,149 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
17,943 km
11,149 mi / 9,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Bogota
Heading
18°
north northeast

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API BKK
Airport Name Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code API BKK
ICAO Code SKAP VTBS
City Apiay Bangkok
Country Colombia Thailand
Timezone America/Bogota Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 1,207 ft 5 ft
Coordinates 4.080000, -73.560000 13.680000, 100.750000

Apiay (API) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 17,943 kilometers (11,149 miles / 9,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 18°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Colombia with Thailand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:09 in Apiay, it's 23:09 in Bangkok. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,202 feet between the two airports. Suvarnabhumi Airport sits lower than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Bangkok (BKK) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 342° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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