BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,371 km
8,308 miles
RIV
Riverside
United States
Distance
13,371 km
8,308 mi / 7,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK RIV
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport March Arb Airport
IATA Code BKK RIV
ICAO Code VTBS KRIV
City Bangkok Riverside
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 1,536 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 33.880000, -117.260000

Bangkok (BKK) to Riverside (RIV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to March Arb Airport (RIV) in Riverside, United States is 13,371 kilometers (8,308 miles / 7,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 04:33 in Bangkok, it's 13:33 in Riverside. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,531 feet between the two airports. March Arb Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Riverside (RIV) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 316° (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 March Arb Airport (RIV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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