BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
18,268 km
11,351 miles
CPO
Copiapo
Chile
Distance
18,268 km
11,351 mi / 9,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
209°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BKK CPO
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Desierto de Atacama Airport
IATA Code BKK CPO
ICAO Code VTBS SCAT
City Bangkok Copiapo
Country Thailand Chile
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Santiago
Elevation 5 ft 670 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -27.260000, -70.780000

Bangkok (BKK) to Copiapo (CPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) in Copiapo, Chile is 18,268 kilometers (11,351 miles / 9,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 209°.

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 Chile. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:34 in Bangkok, it's 17:34 in Copiapo. With a 10-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 Copiapo (CPO) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 148° (south southeast). 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 Desierto de Atacama Airport (CPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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