BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
17,417 km
10,822 miles
CHX
Changuinola
Panama
Distance
17,417 km
10,822 mi / 9,404 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

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BKK CHX
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Cap Manuel Nino International Airport
IATA Code BKK CHX
ICAO Code VTBS MPCH
City Bangkok Changuinola
Country Thailand Panama
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Panama
Elevation 5 ft 19 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 9.460000, -82.520000

Bangkok (BKK) to Changuinola (CHX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Cap Manuel Nino International Airport (CHX) in Changuinola, Panama is 17,417 kilometers (10,822 miles / 9,404 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Panama. 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 01:08 in Bangkok, it's 13:08 in Changuinola. 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 Changuinola (CHX) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 352° (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 Cap Manuel Nino International Airport (CHX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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