BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
16,593 km
10,310 miles
RER
Retalhuleu
Guatemala
Distance
16,593 km
10,310 mi / 8,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
24°
north northeast

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BKK RER
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Retalhuleu Airport
IATA Code BKK RER
ICAO Code VTBS MGRT
City Bangkok Retalhuleu
Country Thailand Guatemala
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Guatemala
Elevation 5 ft 656 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 14.520000, -91.700000

Bangkok (BKK) to Retalhuleu (RER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Retalhuleu Airport (RER) in Retalhuleu, Guatemala is 16,593 kilometers (10,310 miles / 8,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 Guatemala. 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 16:49 in Bangkok, it's 03:49 in Retalhuleu. With a 13-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 Retalhuleu (RER) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 336° (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 Retalhuleu Airport (RER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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