BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
15,528 km
9,649 miles
PAV
Paulo Afonso
Brazil
Distance
15,528 km
9,649 mi / 8,385 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
272°
west

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BKK PAV
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Paulo Afonso Airport
IATA Code BKK PAV
ICAO Code VTBS SBUF
City Bangkok Paulo Afonso
Country Thailand Brazil
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Maceio
Elevation 5 ft 883 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -9.400000, -38.250000

Bangkok (BKK) to Paulo Afonso (PAV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) in Paulo Afonso, Brazil is 15,528 kilometers (9,649 miles / 8,385 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Brazil. 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 01:11 in Bangkok, it's 15:11 in Paulo Afonso. 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 Paulo Afonso (PAV) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 80° (east). 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 Paulo Afonso Airport (PAV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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