BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
17,421 km
10,825 miles
ELB
El Banco
Colombia
Distance
17,421 km
10,825 mi / 9,407 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK ELB
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Las Flores Airport
IATA Code BKK ELB
ICAO Code VTBS SKBC
City Bangkok El Banco
Country Thailand Colombia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 111 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 9.050000, -73.970000

Bangkok (BKK) to El Banco (ELB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Las Flores Airport (ELB) in El Banco, Colombia is 17,421 kilometers (10,825 miles / 9,407 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 23:44 in Bangkok, it's 11:44 in El Banco. 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 El Banco (ELB) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 13° (north northeast). 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 Las Flores Airport (ELB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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