BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
18,389 km
11,426 miles
IPI
Ipiales
Colombia
Distance
18,389 km
11,426 mi / 9,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

BKK IPI
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport San Luis Airport
IATA Code BKK IPI
ICAO Code VTBS SKIP
City Bangkok Ipiales
Country Thailand Colombia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 9,765 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 0.860000, -77.670000

Bangkok (BKK) to Ipiales (IPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to San Luis Airport (IPI) in Ipiales, Colombia is 18,389 kilometers (11,426 miles / 9,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 23:06 in Bangkok, it's 11:06 in Ipiales. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 9,760 feet between the two airports. San Luis Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ipiales (IPI) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 6° (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 San Luis Airport (IPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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