BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
18,745 km
11,648 miles
RBQ
Rurenabaque
Bolivia
Distance
18,745 km
11,648 mi / 10,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

BKK RBQ
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Rurenabaque Airport
IATA Code BKK RBQ
ICAO Code VTBS SLRQ
City Bangkok Rurenabaque
Country Thailand Bolivia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/La_Paz
Elevation 5 ft 676 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -14.430000, -67.500000

Bangkok (BKK) to Rurenabaque (RBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) in Rurenabaque, Bolivia is 18,745 kilometers (11,648 miles / 10,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 Bolivia. 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 03:46 in Bangkok, it's 16:46 in Rurenabaque. 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 Rurenabaque (RBQ) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 92° (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 Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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