BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
12,236 km
7,603 miles
RLD
Richland
United States
Distance
12,236 km
7,603 mi / 6,607 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
28°
north northeast

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BKK RLD
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Richland Airport
IATA Code BKK RLD
ICAO Code VTBS KRLD
City Bangkok Richland
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 394 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 46.310000, -119.300000

Bangkok (BKK) to Richland (RLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Richland Airport (RLD) in Richland, United States is 12,236 kilometers (7,603 miles / 6,607 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 09:04 in Bangkok, it's 18:04 in Richland. 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.

The return flight from Richland (RLD) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 318° (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 Richland Airport (RLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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