BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
16,997 km
10,561 miles
SOM
San Tome Airport
Venezuela
Distance
16,997 km
10,561 mi / 9,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
326°
northwest

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BKK SOM
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport San Tome Airport
IATA Code BKK SOM
ICAO Code VTBS SVST
City Bangkok N/A
Country Thailand Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Bangkok America/Caracas
Elevation 5 ft 861 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 8.950000, -64.150000

Bangkok (BKK) to San Tome Airport (SOM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to San Tome Airport (SOM) in San Tome Airport, Venezuela is 16,997 kilometers (10,561 miles / 9,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Venezuela. 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 06:29 in Bangkok, it's 19:29 in San Tome Airport. With a 11-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 San Tome Airport (SOM) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 34° (north 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 San Tome Airport (SOM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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