BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
17,602 km
10,937 miles
CTD
Chitre
Panama
Distance
17,602 km
10,937 mi / 9,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

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BKK CTD
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Alonso Valderrama Airport
IATA Code BKK CTD
ICAO Code VTBS MPCE
City Bangkok Chitre
Country Thailand Panama
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Panama
Elevation 5 ft 33 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 7.990000, -80.410000

Bangkok (BKK) to Chitre (CTD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) in Chitre, Panama is 17,602 kilometers (10,937 miles / 9,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 15:38 in Bangkok, it's 03:38 in Chitre. 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 Chitre (CTD) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 357° (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 Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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