BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,040 km
8,102 miles
RIW
Riverton
United States
Distance
13,040 km
8,102 mi / 7,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK RIW
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Central Wyoming Regional Airport
IATA Code BKK RIW
ICAO Code VTBS KRIW
City Bangkok Riverton
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Denver
Elevation 5 ft 5,516 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 43.060000, -108.460000

Bangkok (BKK) to Riverton (RIW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) in Riverton, United States is 13,040 kilometers (8,102 miles / 7,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 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 18:30 in Bangkok, it's 04:30 in Riverton. With a 14-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 5,511 feet between the two airports. Central Wyoming Regional Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Riverton (RIW) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 328° (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 Central Wyoming Regional Airport (RIW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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