BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
15,911 km
9,887 miles
THE
Teresina
Brazil
Distance
15,911 km
9,887 mi / 8,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
280°
west

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BKK THE
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Senador Petronio Portela Airport
IATA Code BKK THE
ICAO Code VTBS SBTE
City Bangkok Teresina
Country Thailand Brazil
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Fortaleza
Elevation 5 ft 219 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -5.060000, -42.820000

Bangkok (BKK) to Teresina (THE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Senador Petronio Portela Airport (THE) in Teresina, Brazil is 15,911 kilometers (9,887 miles / 8,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Bangkok, it's 06:08 in Teresina. With a 10-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 Teresina (THE) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 74° (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 Senador Petronio Portela Airport (THE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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