BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
10,046 km
6,242 miles
GWY
Galway
Ireland
Distance
10,046 km
6,242 mi / 5,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

BKK GWY
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Galway Airport
IATA Code BKK GWY
ICAO Code VTBS EICM
City Bangkok Galway
Country Thailand Ireland
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Dublin
Elevation 5 ft 81 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 53.300000, -8.940000

Bangkok (BKK) to Galway (GWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland is 10,046 kilometers (6,242 miles / 5,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Ireland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:12 in Bangkok, it's 11:12 in Galway. 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 Galway (GWY) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 66° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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