BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,081 km
5,643 miles
RMS
Ramstein
Germany
Distance
9,081 km
5,643 mi / 4,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK RMS
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Ramstein Air Base
IATA Code BKK RMS
ICAO Code VTBS ETAR
City Bangkok Ramstein
Country Thailand Germany
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Berlin
Elevation 5 ft 776 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 49.440000, 7.600000

Bangkok (BKK) to Ramstein (RMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Ramstein Air Base (RMS) in Ramstein, Germany is 9,081 kilometers (5,643 miles / 4,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:57 in Bangkok, it's 17:57 in Ramstein. With a 6-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 Ramstein (RMS) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 79° (east northeast). 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 Ramstein Air Base (RMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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