BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
12,840 km
7,978 miles
WVI
Watsonville
United States
Distance
12,840 km
7,978 mi / 6,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
37°
northeast

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BKK WVI
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Watsonville Municipal Airport
IATA Code BKK WVI
ICAO Code VTBS KWVI
City Bangkok Watsonville
Country Thailand United States
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 5 ft 163 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 36.940000, -121.790000

Bangkok (BKK) to Watsonville (WVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) in Watsonville, United States is 12,840 kilometers (7,978 miles / 6,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 15:16 in Bangkok, it's 00:16 in Watsonville. 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 Watsonville (WVI) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 313° (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 Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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