The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) in Ponta Delgada, Portugal is 12,027 kilometers (7,473 miles / 6,494 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Portugal. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:10 in Bangkok, it's 17:10 in Ponta Delgada. With a 8-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 Ponta Delgada (PDL) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 55° (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 Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.