BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
15,917 km
9,890 miles
UPB
Havana
Cuba
Distance
15,917 km
9,890 mi / 8,595 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

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BKK UPB
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Playa Baracoa Airport
IATA Code BKK UPB
ICAO Code VTBS MUPB
City Bangkok Havana
Country Thailand Cuba
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Havana
Elevation 5 ft 102 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 23.030000, -82.580000

Bangkok (BKK) to Havana (UPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) in Havana, Cuba is 15,917 kilometers (9,890 miles / 8,595 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 Cuba. 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 20:42 in Bangkok, it's 08:42 in Havana. With a 12-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 Havana (UPB) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 355° (north). 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 Playa Baracoa Airport (UPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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