BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
16,337 km
10,151 miles
SLU
Castries
Saint Lucia
Distance
16,337 km
10,151 mi / 8,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
326°
northwest

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BKK SLU
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport George F. L. Charles Airport
IATA Code BKK SLU
ICAO Code VTBS TLPC
City Bangkok Castries
Country Thailand Saint Lucia
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/St_Lucia
Elevation 5 ft 22 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 14.020000, -60.990000

Bangkok (BKK) to Castries (SLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) in Castries, Saint Lucia is 16,337 kilometers (10,151 miles / 8,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Saint Lucia. 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 21:32 in Bangkok, it's 10:32 in Castries. With a 11-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 Castries (SLU) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 34° (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 George F. L. Charles Airport (SLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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