ASI
Ascension Island
SH
12,921 km
8,029 miles
BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
Distance
12,921 km
8,029 mi / 6,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Atlantic/St_Helena
Heading
79°
east northeast

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ASI BKK
Airport Name RAF Ascension Island Suvarnabhumi Airport
IATA Code ASI BKK
ICAO Code FHAW VTBS
City Ascension Island Bangkok
Country SH Thailand
Timezone Atlantic/St_Helena Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 278 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -7.970000, -14.390000 13.680000, 100.750000

Ascension Island (ASI) to Bangkok (BKK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Ascension Island (ASI) in Ascension Island, SH to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand is 12,921 kilometers (8,029 miles / 6,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

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 SH with Thailand. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:28 in Ascension Island, it's 11:28 in Bangkok. With a 7-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 Bangkok (BKK) to Ascension Island (ASI) follows a heading of 268° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Ascension Island (ASI) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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