BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
13,087 km
8,132 miles
VBG
Lompoc
United States
Distance
13,087 km
8,132 mi / 7,067 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
38°
northeast

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BKK VBG
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport
IATA Code BKK VBG
ICAO Code VTBS KVBG
City Bangkok Lompoc
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 368 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 34.740000, -120.580000

Bangkok (BKK) to Lompoc (VBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) in Lompoc, United States is 13,087 kilometers (8,132 miles / 7,067 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 07:36 in Bangkok, it's 16:36 in Lompoc. 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 Lompoc (VBG) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 314° (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 Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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