BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
17,503 km
10,876 miles
BLB
Panama City
Panama
Distance
17,503 km
10,876 mi / 9,451 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
north

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BKK BLB
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport
IATA Code BKK BLB
ICAO Code VTBS MPPA
City Bangkok Panama City
Country Thailand Panama
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Panama
Elevation 5 ft 52 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 8.910000, -79.600000

Bangkok (BKK) to Panama City (BLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) in Panama City, Panama is 17,503 kilometers (10,876 miles / 9,451 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Panama. 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 22:25 in Bangkok, it's 10:25 in Panama City. 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 Panama City (BLB) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 359° (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 Howard/Panama Pacifico International Airport (BLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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