BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
17,661 km
10,974 miles
OTU
El Rhin
Colombia
Distance
17,661 km
10,974 mi / 9,536 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK OTU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Otu Airport
IATA Code BKK OTU
ICAO Code VTBS SKOT
City Bangkok El Rhin
Country Thailand Colombia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 2,060 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 7.010000, -74.720000

Bangkok (BKK) to El Rhin (OTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Otu Airport (OTU) in El Rhin, Colombia is 17,661 kilometers (10,974 miles / 9,536 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, 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 00:04 in Bangkok, it's 12:04 in El Rhin. 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 2,055 feet between the two airports. Otu Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from El Rhin (OTU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 12° (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 Otu Airport (OTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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