BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,518 km
5,914 miles
RCS
Rochester
United Kingdom
Distance
9,518 km
5,914 mi / 5,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK RCS
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Rochester Airport
IATA Code BKK RCS
ICAO Code VTBS EGTO
City Bangkok Rochester
Country Thailand United Kingdom
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/London
Elevation 5 ft 436 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 51.350000, 0.500000

Bangkok (BKK) to Rochester (RCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Rochester Airport (RCS) in Rochester, United Kingdom is 9,518 kilometers (5,914 miles / 5,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:46 in Bangkok, it's 17:46 in Rochester. With a 7-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 Rochester (RCS) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 74° (east 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 Rochester Airport (RCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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