BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
15,890 km
9,873 miles
ING
El Calafate
Argentina
Distance
15,890 km
9,873 mi / 8,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
187°
south

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BKK ING
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Lago Argentino Airport
IATA Code BKK ING
ICAO Code VTBS SAWA
City Bangkok El Calafate
Country Thailand Argentina
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos
Elevation 5 ft 732 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -50.340000, -72.250000

Bangkok (BKK) to El Calafate (ING) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Lago Argentino Airport (ING) in El Calafate, Argentina is 15,890 kilometers (9,873 miles / 8,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying south at a heading of 187°.

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 Argentina. 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 00:09 in Bangkok, it's 14:09 in El Calafate. 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 El Calafate (ING) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 169° (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 Lago Argentino Airport (ING) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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