BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
16,769 km
10,419 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
16,769 km
10,419 mi / 9,054 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
188°
south

Airport Comparison

BKK WCA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code BKK WCA
ICAO Code VTBS SCST
City Bangkok Castro
Country Thailand Chile
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Santiago
Elevation 5 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Bangkok (BKK) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 16,769 kilometers (10,419 miles / 9,054 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 188°.

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 Chile. 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 10:28 in Bangkok, it's 00:28 in Castro. 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 Castro (WCA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 169° (south). 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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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