BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
16,777 km
10,425 miles
OEM
Paloemeu
Suriname
Distance
16,777 km
10,425 mi / 9,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
304°
northwest

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BKK OEM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Vincent Fayks Airport
IATA Code BKK OEM
ICAO Code VTBS SMPA
City Bangkok Paloemeu
Country Thailand Suriname
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Paramaribo
Elevation 5 ft 714 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 3.350000, -55.440000

Bangkok (BKK) to Paloemeu (OEM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) in Paloemeu, Suriname is 16,777 kilometers (10,425 miles / 9,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Suriname. 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 10:37 in Bangkok, it's 00:37 in Paloemeu. 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 Paloemeu (OEM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 54° (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 Vincent Fayks Airport (OEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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