BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
14,959 km
9,295 miles
RFG
Refugio
United States
Distance
14,959 km
9,295 mi / 8,077 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
23°
north northeast

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BKK RFG
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Rooke Field
IATA Code BKK RFG
ICAO Code VTBS KRFG
City Bangkok Refugio
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Chicago
Elevation 5 ft 54 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 28.300000, -97.300000

Bangkok (BKK) to Refugio (RFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Rooke Field (RFG) in Refugio, United States is 14,959 kilometers (9,295 miles / 8,077 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 02:11 in Bangkok, it's 13:11 in Refugio. 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 Refugio (RFG) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 335° (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 Rooke Field (RFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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