BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
17,302 km
10,751 miles
CTG
Cartagena
Colombia
Distance
17,302 km
10,751 mi / 9,342 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
351°
north

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BKK CTG
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Rafael Nunez International Airport
IATA Code BKK CTG
ICAO Code VTBS SKCG
City Bangkok Cartagena
Country Thailand Colombia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 4 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 10.440000, -75.510000

Bangkok (BKK) to Cartagena (CTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) in Cartagena, Colombia is 17,302 kilometers (10,751 miles / 9,342 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 Colombia. 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 19:19 in Bangkok, it's 07:19 in Cartagena. 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 Cartagena (CTG) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 9° (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 Rafael Nunez International Airport (CTG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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