BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
16,735 km
10,398 miles
MLZ
Melo
Uruguay
Distance
16,735 km
10,398 mi / 9,036 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
227°
southwest

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BKK MLZ
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Cerro Largo International Airport
IATA Code BKK MLZ
ICAO Code VTBS SUMO
City Bangkok Melo
Country Thailand Uruguay
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Montevideo
Elevation 5 ft 364 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -32.340000, -54.220000

Bangkok (BKK) to Melo (MLZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Cerro Largo International Airport (MLZ) in Melo, Uruguay is 16,735 kilometers (10,398 miles / 9,036 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Uruguay. 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 08:53 in Bangkok, it's 22:53 in Melo. 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 Melo (MLZ) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). 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 Cerro Largo International Airport (MLZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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