BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
17,770 km
11,042 miles
PYA
Velasquez
Colombia
Distance
17,770 km
11,042 mi / 9,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK PYA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Velasquez Airport
IATA Code BKK PYA
ICAO Code VTBS SKVL
City Bangkok Velasquez
Country Thailand Colombia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 566 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 5.940000, -74.460000

Bangkok (BKK) to Velasquez (PYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Velasquez Airport (PYA) in Velasquez, Colombia is 17,770 kilometers (11,042 miles / 9,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 01:48 in Bangkok, it's 13:48 in Velasquez. 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.

The return flight from Velasquez (PYA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 14° (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 Velasquez Airport (PYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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