BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
15,373 km
9,553 miles
SLP
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Distance
15,373 km
9,553 mi / 8,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-13h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

BKK SLP
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Ponciano Arriaga International Airport
IATA Code BKK SLP
ICAO Code VTBS MMSP
City Bangkok San Luis Potosi
Country Thailand Mexico
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Mexico_City
Elevation 5 ft 6,035 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 22.250000, -100.930000

Bangkok (BKK) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 15,373 kilometers (9,553 miles / 8,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Mexico. 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 03:48 in Bangkok, it's 14:48 in San Luis Potosi. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,030 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 327° (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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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