BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
12,061 km
7,494 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
12,061 km
7,494 mi / 6,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
320°
northwest

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BKK TER
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code BKK TER
ICAO Code VTBS LPLA
City Bangkok Lajes
Country Thailand Portugal
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 5 ft 180 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 38.760000, -27.090000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 12,061 kilometers (7,494 miles / 6,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 Portugal. 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 19:36 in Bangkok, it's 11:36 in Lajes. With a 8-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 Lajes (TER) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 54° (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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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