BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
15,948 km
9,910 miles
MEA
Macae
Brazil
Distance
15,948 km
9,910 mi / 8,611 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
251°
west southwest

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BKK MEA
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Macae Airport
IATA Code BKK MEA
ICAO Code VTBS SBME
City Bangkok Macae
Country Thailand Brazil
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5 ft 8 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -22.340000, -41.770000

Bangkok (BKK) to Macae (MEA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Macae Airport (MEA) in Macae, Brazil is 15,948 kilometers (9,910 miles / 8,611 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

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 10:06 in Bangkok, it's 00:06 in Macae. 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 Macae (MEA) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 97° (east). 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 Macae Airport (MEA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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