BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,157 km
8,175 miles
RAP
Rapid City
United States
Distance
13,157 km
8,175 mi / 7,104 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK RAP
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Rapid City Regional Airport
IATA Code BKK RAP
ICAO Code VTBS KRAP
City Bangkok Rapid City
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Denver
Elevation 5 ft 3,204 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 44.050000, -103.060000

Bangkok (BKK) to Rapid City (RAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) in Rapid City, United States is 13,157 kilometers (8,175 miles / 7,104 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 19:30 in Bangkok, it's 05:30 in Rapid City. With a 14-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 3,199 feet between the two airports. Rapid City Regional Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Rapid City (RAP) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 334° (north northwest). 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 Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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