BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
15,414 km
9,578 miles
FOR
Fortaleza
Brazil
Distance
15,414 km
9,578 mi / 8,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
280°
west

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BKK FOR
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Pinto Martins International Airport
IATA Code BKK FOR
ICAO Code VTBS SBFZ
City Bangkok Fortaleza
Country Thailand Brazil
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Fortaleza
Elevation 5 ft 82 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -3.780000, -38.530000

Bangkok (BKK) to Fortaleza (FOR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) in Fortaleza, Brazil is 15,414 kilometers (9,578 miles / 8,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Brazil. 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 00:21 in Bangkok, it's 14:21 in Fortaleza. 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 Fortaleza (FOR) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 74° (east northeast). 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 Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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