BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
9,238 km
5,740 miles
RTM
Rotterdam
Netherlands
Distance
9,238 km
5,740 mi / 4,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
322°
northwest

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BKK RTM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Rotterdam Airport
IATA Code BKK RTM
ICAO Code VTBS EHRD
City Bangkok Rotterdam
Country Thailand Netherlands
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 5 ft -15 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 51.960000, 4.440000

Bangkok (BKK) to Rotterdam (RTM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Rotterdam Airport (RTM) in Rotterdam, Netherlands is 9,238 kilometers (5,740 miles / 4,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 Netherlands. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:06 in Bangkok, it's 21:06 in Rotterdam. With a 6-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 Rotterdam (RTM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Rotterdam Airport (RTM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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