BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
16,631 km
10,334 miles
MPY
Maripasoula
GF
Distance
16,631 km
10,334 mi / 8,980 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
303°
west northwest

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BKK MPY
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Maripasoula Airport
IATA Code BKK MPY
ICAO Code VTBS SOOA
City Bangkok Maripasoula
Country Thailand GF
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Cayenne
Elevation 5 ft 406 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 3.660000, -54.040000

Bangkok (BKK) to Maripasoula (MPY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Maripasoula Airport (MPY) in Maripasoula, GF is 16,631 kilometers (10,334 miles / 8,980 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 GF. 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 10:39 in Bangkok, it's 00:39 in Maripasoula. 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 Maripasoula (MPY) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 55° (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 Maripasoula Airport (MPY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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