BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
16,585 km
10,306 miles
RIG
Rio Grande
Brazil
Distance
16,585 km
10,306 mi / 8,955 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
229°
southwest

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BKK RIG
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Rio Grande Airport
IATA Code BKK RIG
ICAO Code VTBS SJRG
City Bangkok Rio Grande
Country Thailand Brazil
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5 ft 27 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -32.080000, -52.160000

Bangkok (BKK) to Rio Grande (RIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Rio Grande Airport (RIG) in Rio Grande, Brazil is 16,585 kilometers (10,306 miles / 8,955 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 16:53 in Bangkok, it's 06:53 in Rio Grande. 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 Rio Grande (RIG) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 120° (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 Rio Grande Airport (RIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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