BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
17,127 km
10,642 miles
RCH
Riohacha
Colombia
Distance
17,127 km
10,642 mi / 9,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
346°
north northwest

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BKK RCH
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Almirante Padilla Airport
IATA Code BKK RCH
ICAO Code VTBS SKRH
City Bangkok Riohacha
Country Thailand Colombia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Bogota
Elevation 5 ft 43 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 11.530000, -72.930000

Bangkok (BKK) to Riohacha (RCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) in Riohacha, Colombia is 17,127 kilometers (10,642 miles / 9,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, 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 23:06 in Bangkok, it's 11:06 in Riohacha. 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 Riohacha (RCH) 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 Almirante Padilla Airport (RCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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