BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,716 km
9,144 miles
CAE
Columbia
United States
Distance
14,716 km
9,144 mi / 7,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

BKK CAE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Columbia Metro Airport
IATA Code BKK CAE
ICAO Code VTBS KCAE
City Bangkok Columbia
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/New_York
Elevation 5 ft 236 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 33.940000, -81.120000

Bangkok (BKK) to Columbia (CAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Columbia Metro Airport (CAE) in Columbia, United States is 14,716 kilometers (9,144 miles / 7,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Thailand with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:12 in Bangkok, it's 08:12 in Columbia. 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.

The return flight from Columbia (CAE) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 358° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Columbia Metro Airport (CAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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