BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,217 km
8,213 miles
SZP
Santa Paula
United States
Distance
13,217 km
8,213 mi / 7,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
37°
northeast

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BKK SZP
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Santa Paula Airport
IATA Code BKK SZP
ICAO Code VTBS KSZP
City Bangkok Santa Paula
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 250 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 34.350000, -119.060000

Bangkok (BKK) to Santa Paula (SZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Santa Paula Airport (SZP) in Santa Paula, United States is 13,217 kilometers (8,213 miles / 7,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 05:46 in Bangkok, it's 14:46 in Santa Paula. 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 Santa Paula (SZP) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 315° (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 Santa Paula Airport (SZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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