BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
16,226 km
10,083 miles
PSE
Ponce
United States
Distance
16,226 km
10,083 mi / 8,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
338°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK PSE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Mercedita Airport
IATA Code BKK PSE
ICAO Code VTBS TJPS
City Bangkok Ponce
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 5 ft 28 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 18.010000, -66.560000

Bangkok (BKK) to Ponce (PSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Mercedita Airport (PSE) in Ponce, United States is 16,226 kilometers (10,083 miles / 8,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 338°.

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 United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:34 in Bangkok, it's 09:34 in Ponce. With a 11-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 Ponce (PSE) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 22° (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 Mercedita Airport (PSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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